"Princess!" The little girl shouted happily.

"Hannah!" Natalia hugged and lifted the little girl. "What are you doing here?" She asked the reverend.

"Reverend Joseph is the witness whom I was talking about." Judge Moss stated.

Natalia looked at the old man with a shock on her face. She never thought that he was involved.

"God's plan." The priest whispered to her. She just stared at the old man full of questions.

Devon, on the other hand, was speechless. He wasn't aware that the priest will show up at such a crucial time. He was supposed to be living quietly away from the city. He clenched his fist and think about a remedy.

"Reverend Joseph Ptegy is currently staying at the city as he will write his sworn statement today." The judge declared to them.

"Ms. Zimmer, could you do me a favor and look after Hannah for the meantime?" The reverend shyly asked.

"Of course. I'll look after her. Don't worry." Natalia said happily. "Hannah, do you want to eat something?"

"Egg pie!" The girl answered giggling.

"Alright then. Let's go." Natalia said grinning.

At a nearby cafeteria...

"Where are you staying little one?" Natalia asked curiously.

The girl scrunched her nose while eating the pie. "At a shabby inn. Reverend said we can't afford to rent a big one with two bedrooms so we settled at the cheaper ones. It has two bedrooms but was stinky." Hannah described whispering the last sentence.

Natalia laughed at her honesty.

"Do you want to stay at my place instead?" She asked the adorable girl.

"I have to ask Reverend first." Hannah stated. Natalia just nodded at her.

"How old are you now?"

"Turning four next month." The little girl smiled.

"Are you excited on you birthday?"

"Yes! Reverend said everyday is a blessing. And a birthday is a miracle."

Natalia was amazed on how the girl responds at her questions.

"Do you want something for your special day?"

"Hmmmm... I can't think of something. Maybe later." Natalia just nodded.

"Do you have a hard time living at the orphanage?"

"Uhm. Not really. My big sisters at the orphanage are taking care of me. But there's this little boy who 'frequently' bullies me."

"Oh. What did he do?" 'frequently?' Natalia thought the child is smart using such big words.

"Sometimes he would pinch my face, pulled down my scrunchies off my hair, then he would tease me that I look like a rabbit when I'm eating and he would take a bite of my snack. How awful." Hannah told her while frowning and crossing her arms on her chest.

Natalia was chuckling when Hannah finished her complaints. After few more topics, they went back to the State court.

"Reverend Joseph." Natalia greeted the man. He seemed worried but brushed off the expression.

The priest smiled at her. "Thank you very much Ms. Zimmer. Come Hannah. Let's get back to the orphanage."

The little girl hugged Natalia's legs and hid behind her.

"Why don't you stay the night Reverend. My place. Please." Natalia suggested.

Reverend Joseph thought for awhile as he stared at the little child. "Do you want to, Hannah?"

"Yes, Reverend. Pretty please." The priest chuckled and nodded his head in approval.

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"Wow, Princess! Your home is beautiful." Hannah stated while looking around the condo.

"Thanks, Hannah. Wait until you see something more beautiful tomorrow." Natalia chuckled.

Reverend Joseph looked confused.

"Is..is it too much if I will tour Hannah around the Zimmer estate tomorrow? Natalia asked hesitantly.

The priest sighed but smiled. "No, it will be good for her to explore outside the church. But we really have to go tomorrow because I'm scheduled to write my preaching."

"I will drive Hannah back at the church. I'll keep her safe Reverend." Natalia replied with a hopeful look.

"Alright." The priest relaxed.

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Later that night. The two guests settled at the extra bedrooms on the condo unit of Natalia. The woman was now tucking Hannah in bed.

"You sure you won't be afraid of being alone?" She asked the girl.

"I won't be afraid, Princess." The kid gave her a toothy smile.

"Are you sure you're only three years old?" Natalia asked chuckling. The girl giggled in return.

"Alright. Sweet dreams little one."

"Good night Princess. I hope that you and Prince will have a good night, too."

"...."

Natalia just shook her head and kissed the girl's forehead before exiting the room.

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Natalia went to the bathroom and refreshed herself. She changed into her red night lingerie and poured out wine to an empty glass. She undid her robe and sat down on the sofa inside her room. Her body was angled facing the glass window. Her feet were resting on the top cushion and her one arm leaned on the top of the back pillows. Her hair was unkept making it voluminous. From afar, she looks simply alluring.

A bigger mass suddenly took the seat behind her. The person took the glass from her hand and she heard a gulping sound. Natalia didn't need to guess who the trespasser is. She just sighed and continued staring ahead.

"What are you thinking?" A low soothing voice asked. The man placed the glass on the small table beside the couch.

"Thank you so much." Natalia uttered then side glanced at the amazing man. She didn't have to think twice on how did the Reverend appeared in front of them at the right time and at the right place.

Alexander took hold of her robe and wrapped it properly around the woman. He then spooned Natalia closer to him smelling her vanilla scent and encircling his arms around her waist. He positioned the woman between his thighs. He felt her softness and carefully hugged her closer as if she was a porcelain. Thankfully, the beautiful woman didn't protest.

"My pleasure...but this 'friend' of yours did a very great job. I should be rewarded." Alexander said to Natalia. The woman just chuckled.

"This intimacy is your only reward." Natalia then rested her head at the man's sturdy chest and her arms overlapped his.

Alexander laughed sexily shaking his head. He nevertheless savored the moment before he left.

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"Oh heavens! You are a real princess!" Hannah blurted out as she stood at the gates of the Zimmer Estate.

Natalia just chuckled and made their way into the house. The girl's mouth was hanging open as she saw the interior of the house. She giggled out of excitement.

"And who might be this lovely girl?" Jake appeared after he heard giggles. Hannah just stared at him ashamed of her action.

"Hannah, this is my big brother Jake."

"Princess, I didn't mean to disturb him." The kid said whispering loudly.

"It's okay lovely. If my sister is a princess, what will you call me? Uncle Prince?" Jake asked expectantly showing his fondness of the cute child.

"Uhm, I already have a Prince. How about..... Handsome Uncle?" The girl innocently suggested.

"Hahaha! I love this girl! Come on. This handsome uncle will tour you around." Jake said grinning.

Natalia just shook her head and was helplessly left alone as the two took their journey around the estate. She ascended upstairs and went to Daniel's room.

After sometime, someone knock at her father's door. A little head popped up at the entrance.

"Come in, Hannah." Natalia said.

"Who is he, Princess?"

"He's my father."

"Grandpa King?"

"Yes, grandpa king." Natalia smiled with warmth.

"I'm going to pray for him every night." The little one said and come closer to Daniel.

"Thank you dear." The woman hugged Hannah.

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"See you Handsome Uncle! Thank you!" The kid waved her little hands as she was carried by Natalia to the front gates.

"Punch that bully kid for me!" Jake shouted laughing. Natalia glared at her brother and reminded Hannah that her brother was only joking.

Natalia received a message from Alexander earlier. He was going to fetch her and Hannah at the Zimmer estate. To avoid the scrutinizing eyes of her brother, she told the handsome man that they can meet at the gates.

A familiar BMW parked in front of them.

"Ready?" Alexander asked the two women. He's wearing another casual attire that made him looked young and fresh.

"Prince! Nice to see you again!" Hannah giggled. Alexander lifted and hugged her. Then he assisted Natalia on buckling the kid properly.

Alexander started to drive. Hannah was currently asleep on the backseat.

"So, a duchess huh." Natalia started the conversation. The man silently laughed at her.

"What do you think of her?" Alexander replied still looking at the road.

"She's very beautiful and elegant. Did you know each other for a long time?" The woman bowed her head seemingly upset.

"Yes to the question..."

Natalia sighed and focused her eyes on the window. Alexander grinned at her reaction.

"...and I agree that Duchess Ruth is a very beautiful, elegant, graceful, charming, and aristocratic woman....." Natalia froze on what she'd heard.

"...it's in our blood." Alexander winked at her.

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Hope you enjoy the longer chapter. :)