Marcus’ P.O.V. “Wow…. You look…… different.” Vincent remarked while looking at me from head to toe. I ignored him, and went straight to my mother. “How are you feeling now, mom?” I asked her in a concerned tone and gently. She was still beautiful, but the exhaustion on her face was still evident. “Good morning, son…. I am feeling much better. Now, I have the whole world’s time in my hand to have my fill of fun.” She answered me in a tired but teasing tone, and winked in the end. I smiled and sat down on my usual spot. “Do you think you can escape from the queen's duties that easily, mom?” I asked her in a teasing tone, and she immediately straightened her back, being alert while giving me a stern glare. I chuckled and shook my head lightly while glancing towards Sebastian, who also had

