Chapter 490
Just like its master, the Verhen house had never stopped growing ever since Lith had started working as a Healer for his village first and for the highest bidder later .
It was now a beautiful two story cottage, which didn't look like a farmer's home, more like the cozy countryside love nest of a noble . The walls were entirely made of stone and the sloping-roof was covered with high quality tiles .
The inside looked even better . The floor was made of hardwood and covered with soft carpets which helped to keep the house warm and gave it a welcoming feel . Kamila had rehearsed what to say to each member of Lith's family many times in her head .
She wanted to make a good first impression, yet she had no idea the mission was already accomplished . Tista had nothing but good things to say about her . Also, she was the first girlfriend Lith had ever brought home, his family had mistaken his obsession with control in preparing the event for tender affection .
They loved Lith so much that she had a special place in their hearts even before they could meet her and their only worry was to not embarrass him . Thanks to the White Griffon academy, Lith and Tista had developed sophisticated manners and speech, which made them able to easily mingle with both commoners and nobles .
The rest of the family had never left the area surrounding Lutia except during short vacations or for visiting the Ernas household . Count Lark was still an as frequent as welcome guest in their home and had provided them with several lessons about etiquette over the years .
The Count found the thought that Lith's parents couldn't accompany him at galas unbearable, so he had tried to help them overcome their fears and inhibitions . Elina and Raaz had greatly appreciated his gesture, but when surrounded by nobles, they kept feeling like a freak show .
Facing Kamila alone, in the comfort of their own home and without being forced to wear fancy clothes still proved to be a harder challenge than a gala for them . Lith couldn't care less about what nobles thought, whereas he seemed to think the world of Kamila .
As soon as the couple stepped in, an awkward silence ensued . Tista had yet to arrive, only Rena was already there .
Everyone was as stiff as a mannequin and the way introduced themselves reminded Lith of one of those tv shows featuring job interviews where the CEO was known to be disguised among the applicants .
The tension in the room was so thick it was hard to determine who was more frightened .
Luckily, kids had no sense of shame nor care for any form of etiquette .
"Big bro!" Aran had turned two years old just a few months before .
He emerged from the bathroom with his arms up demanding a hug, but his pants were still down . When Lith saw his little brother running toward his brand new coat, his battle hardened reflexes kicked in .
"You shall not pass!" Lith yelled as small wisps of light surrounded Aran while spirit magic lifted him off the ground . The light was just for show, so he wouldn't scare people with an invisible force .
"What were you doing in there, young man?" Lith tapped his foot while his parents recovered Aran's pants which laid on the floor like a fallen soldier .
"Poo!" Aran was proud of his ability to use the bathroom and not need diapers anymore .
"Did you clean yourself up before barging in here? Did you at least wash your hands?"
"Maybe?" Aran wasn't sure . He clearly remembered of being almost done when he had heard his brother's voice . The rest was kind of fuzzy . Elina took her son between her arms and brought him back to the bathroom .
"I'm so sorry . " Lith said with a remorseful tone as fake as a three dollar bill, beating the embarrassed Raaz to the punch .
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