The Viscount and The Traveler|| Anthony Bridgerton

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Anthony's POV

Father God in the heavens above, I would like to thank you for giving me another chance. Another chance at life with my wife, I know I come to you not as often as I should, but I would like you to know how much I deeply love and appreciate you for hearing my prayers. You indeed sent my wife back to me the time I needed her most and I am ever so grateful to you for her and my children. You truly gave me a good thing when you gave me my dear Addison, I am forever grateful to you Heavenly Father. In Christ Name Amen. 

Looking over at my sleeping wife's frame, I quietly got out of bed and went to do my morning routine. After I got done with my hygienic procedure,I went back into my bedroom to wake Addison up. 

"Good morning love" She smiled up at me 

"Are you ready for today?" I ask her smiling as well 

"Of course I've been here nearly three days and I'm in need of going to Madam Delacroix" She chuckled rolling out of bed "Will you be okay watching Edmund?" 

"Ofcourse my darling. You have no need to worry about us, I can take Audrey as well if need be" I suggest to her "You can have a fun day with Eloise" 

"You would do that for me?" She asks seeming surprised 

"I mean, they are my children why would I have a problem?" I ask her 

"No reason, it's just you never cease to amaze me Anthony" She smiled before disappearing out if the room 

I began to get myself ready and prepared for today by checking my journal to see all that I have to do. By the time I got done with that and began dressing, Addison came back in the room with Edmund in her hands. I stared at them both through the mirror before asking the obvious question. 

"Where's Audrey?" 

"I'm guessing mama Vi took her out of the room again last night" She chuckled shaking her head "I packed both of their bags with an extra change of clothes in case an accident happens, also I packed some milk just in case they get a bit fussy. Oh and-" She ranted before I stopped her 

"Addison I shall be fine today" 

"Are you sure Lord Bridgerton?" She questions walking towards me 

"Antee" Edmund says reaching out to me

"See, he loves his daddy" I smile taking him away from her as a knock sounded at our door 

"Come in" Addison answers 

"Good morning you two" Comes in a smirking Benedict holding baby Audrey 

"I thought you said mother had Audrey darling" I say to Addison who looks as if she's about to explode with laughter 

"Benedict give me my baby" Addison says reaching for her which made me chuckle as well 

"No. No. No. Audrey and I are having a dress up day today, we came for Edmund to see if he wants to join" Benedict says pushing Addison out the way "Don't you have somewhere to be Viscountess?" He chuckles 

"Ain't no way. know what, have fun my grown children and my babies" Addison says with a cheekily smile before walking out the door

"Would you be joining us brother?" Benedict asks

"Those are her clothes on the bed, put them on her and I hope you know we have matters to attend" I informed him 

"I thought we were staying in today" Benedict says 

"Why would you assume that?" I questioned 

"Are we not watching the twins?"  

 "Either way, they are coming with us to the Project" I state 

"Why would we take them with us to the Millers factory?" He questions "Are we not going to do business?" He asks 

"Just worry about that when we get there, here give me Audrey I'll get her dressed and you take Edmund" I say dismissing his questions 

"Come on Eddy" Benedict smiles taking Edmund "Let's get you redressed" He says as the bedroom door flew open

"Benedict, I swear... if you put some ridiculous outfit on my child" Addison stood in the door threatening him 

"Were you eavesdropping?" Benedict asks making a face 

"No, we both were" Eloise says pushing the other door open to reveal herself 

"I shall take Audrey to mother it's too early for the foolishness that's about to transpire" I say collecting Audrey's clothes from the bed "Benedict be ready in half an hour" I informed him before leaving 

"Why do you seem annoyed brother?" Eloise yelled after me 

"Seeing your face this early in the morning" I called back before I got too far

When I got to my mother's bedroom, I knocked and waited for her to answer me. Instead of her saying her usual 'Come in' she opened the door looking a bit startled 

"Well good morning Anthony" She rolled her eyes "You're back Vie" she smiled taking Audrey away 

"Can you give her a bath and change her clothes for me please?" I asked her

"Did she have an accident?" Asks mother holding Audrey up to her nose "I gave her a bath before Benedict took her, why is she dressed like this though?" 

"Uncle Benedict" I say simply "We are leaving to the Millers soon" 

"You're taking the twins with you to the factory?" Mother asks to which I nod

"Why?" I questioned "Is something wrong with taking them along with me?" 

"They are merely children Anthony, they are infants" She shook her head still dressing Audrey 

"I know, but I-I just want to carry then along with me" I frowned 

"Alright, I wish you well on your way with the twins" She says handing a changed Audrey back to me 

"Thanks mother" I say kissing her cheek 

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"Well that went better than expected, given the twins won over the Miller's son" Benedict chuckles 

"It was a business strategy I planned yesterday" I chuckle "It is why I insisted on bringing them, I knew the Millers' son is a sucker for babies"

"You sneaky bastard" He chuckles shaking his head across from me "The helpless father act worked" 

"Indeed, would you mind if I stop at the modiste?" I ask him since it's on our way

"I expected you to wanna stop, you can't leave poor Addison alone for 5 minutes let alone 5 hours" He chuckled before informing the driver on where to stop

When we arrived at the modiste, Benedict stepped out first, taking Edmund from my hands, and then Audrey, who was sleeping. When I got out of the carriage, I took Audrey back from him. The closed sign was on the door of the modiste when we arrived, but Benedict persisted on knocking, and neither of us were prepared for what we were about to see. 

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A/N: This is just a short filler chapter. Nonetheless enjoy. ❤️