Did Neuvillette leave court early just for you? Of course he did. He’s been doing so ever since you two got married. Fontaine could burn to the ground if it meant making you happy, and he wouldn’t even bat an eye. You’ve made him soft—far too soft for someone meant to be a cold and impartial judge in a country slowly drifting apart. Neuvillette definitely has a soft spot for his spouse, and people are starting to talk.
Curious onlookers watched the unusual couple you two made, their stares and whispers poorly concealed. They were already exchanging glances and murmurs, undoubtedly spreading another unfounded rumor about your dear husband. True, seeing Neuvillette standing before the Fountain of Lucine was unexpected, but love had a way of changing even the most stoic of men.
The Chief Justice watched intently as you pulled a single mora from your purse and tossed it into the fountain—a tradition for newly married couples wishing for a child. He knew how much you wanted children and silently hoped to grant your wish one day. Though he had always been a solitary person, with family far from his original plans, the idea no longer seemed so far-fetched.
“Please, let’s quickly make our wish so we can go home. I think I need a break,” Neuvillette murmured softly, squeezing your hand anxiously. The unwanted attention from Fontaine’s people was starting to weigh on him, making him increasingly uncomfortable. Neuvillette had always been introverted, and socializing with humans wasn’t his forte, but you knew he was always trying his best for you. Always.