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44: How Do I Tell Her
Jarren
“Mom, what are you doing here?” My mother asked, standing.
“I came to check on my grandson and see what this nonsense I heard was all about.”
My mother shot me a look, and I smiled at her innocently. “Mom, he doesn’t want to take the throne in the amount of time we agreed upon.”
Nunny nodded. “I don’t blame him. He has other responsibilities to tend to now. Those are more important than taking the throne. Especially since you and Dominic can both rule for a few more years.”
“But mother-“
“I’m done talking about it, Phoenix. If your husband is alright with it, there is nothing else to discuss. Jarren will take the throne the summer after the child’s fifth birthday.” Nunny sta
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