Chapter 116: Bathing Time

As Adrian and Seraphina walked through the gates of Everhart Manor, the atmosphere shifted from the battle-worn quiet of the forest to the more familiar hum of life within the mansion.

Adrian felt the cool breeze brush against his skin as they approached the entrance, his mind already on what was to come.

Adrian then saw a  maid who was busy watering the plants at the side of the pathway towards the mansion. Then he called her remembering her name.

"Adele, can you stop watering and do one job for me?"

She immediately straightened and curtsied, her eyes wide with surprise at being addressed directly by the Head of the Manor and was surprised at him remembering her name.

"Yes, Master?" the maid replied quickly, eager to assist.

"Go and fetch Christine for me. Tell her to meet me here as soon as possible."

The maid nodded, rushing off without hesitation. Seraphina, walking beside him, gave a soft chuckle. "You certainly know how to command, don't you?"

Adrian smirked. "It saves time."

Moments later, Christine, Adrian's personal maid, appeared. She approached with a graceful stride, her  hair falling neatly around her shoulders. Her eyes were soft and filled with affection, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

"Big Brother," Christine greeted him warmly, standing a respectful distance from him.

Adrian returned her smile. "Christine, how's your mother doing?"

"Still same, but thanks to the doctors arranged by big brother, her condition is stable for now. She has been resting most of the day."

"Good to hear. Prepare a bath for me, but not in my room's bathroom. I want the big common bath arranged this time." His tone was firm but gentle.

Christine nodded, already anticipating his next command. "Of course. I'll make sure everything is ready."

As she turned to leave, Adrian added, "Don't worry about your Mother, okay. Let your big brother handle this. But tell me, are Eve and Sophia back?"

Christine paused, glancing back at him. "Yes, Big Brother. I believe in you, you will certainly cure my mother. As for big sister Sophia and Eve, they returned earlier and are resting in their room. Should I call for them?"

Adrian shook his head and with a smile on his face, he patted her head. "No need. I'll find them later, after my bath."

"Understood," Christine said with a smile before she hurried off to make the necessary arrangements.

Seraphina watched the exchange with a playful grin on her face. As Christine departed, she raised an eyebrow at Adrian.

"I see you've got everything under control here, but don't take too long." She gestured to a passing maid.

"Bring my change of clothes to the common bath," she instructed before turning back to Adrian with a smirk. "I'll be getting in the bath directly once Christine is done preparing it."

Adrian rolled his eyes with a chuckle. "Of course, Aunt Seraphina."

With that, Seraphina headed toward the bath while Adrian made his way to Isabella's chambers. As he reached her door, he hesitated for a moment before knocking.

"Mother? Can I come in?"

The door creaked open, and Isabella stood before him, her beauty radiant as always. Her long platinum blonde hair flowed elegantly over her shoulders, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at her son. "Adrian," she greeted softly, stepping aside to let him in.

Adrian entered the room, feeling the warmth and familiarity of the space envelop him. He glanced around, noticing the soft candlelight casting a golden hue over everything.

"I wanted to check on you, make sure you're doing alright with all the soldier recruitment and stuff," he said casually, though there was a deeper meaning behind his words.

Isabella smiled warmly, sitting down on a plush chair by the window. "I've been well, just resting. But tell me, how has your training been today? You seem... different."

Adrian chuckled softly, sitting down across from her. "It's been intense. I leveled up five times today, thanks to Aunt Seraphina."

"Five times?" Isabella raised an eyebrow, impressed. "That's quite the achievement. I'm proud of you, Adrian."

Her words brought a swell of warmth to his chest. "Thank you, Mother. I couldn't have done it without her help."

They sat in comfortable silence for a moment before Adrian cleared his throat. "Actually, there's something else I wanted to ask you."

Isabella looked at him curiously, sensing there was more. "Go on."

Adrian shifted slightly, leaning forward. "How about we take a bath together? The common bath is being prepared right now."

Isabella blinked, momentarily taken aback by the suggestion. Her lips parted, and then a soft laugh escaped her. "A bath together, hmm?

Adrian shrugged, giving her a playful grin. "It's not the first time we've bathed together, Mother. And besides, after all the stress of today, it might be nice to relax together. I want my Mom to help me relax."

Isabella's laughter faded into a gentle smile, her eyes softening. "You've always known how to charm me, Adrian."

She stood from her chair, moving towards him and placing her fingers on his chin. "Very well, I'll join you. Let your mother help you relax, my dear son."

Adrian smiled, excited at the thought sharing bath with mature beauties, his aunt and his mother. His body heated up just at the thought of having two beauties with one in each of his arm, totally in their birthday suit.

As he was thinking such, Isabella brushed his face with her fingers and said," It feels like yesterday you were an shy, innocent little boy, but now you are so courageous to ask your mother to have bath with you. You have grown up huh?"

He stood, meeting her gaze and holding her hand which rested on his face. "I've had good guidance."

Isabella  kissed his cheek with a smile plastered on her face and said,"Go ahead. I'll meet you at the bath shortly."

Adrian nodded, turning toward the door. "See you soon, Mother."

As he stepped out of the room, a flicker of excitement ran through him. The day had already been a whirlwind, but now, it seemed, things were about to become even more interesting.