Patricians - Wood 2
Previously in ancient Rome... As you may remember, elderly Aida Wood found herself wooed by Ontario Dubois in what truly is a May-December relationship. Ontario is actually Aida's son Ashby's wife Oliviya's younger brother! This fact, combined with the different societal classes of the two lovers, caused no little disgust among the members of both family clans, especially when Aida and Ontario announced their plans to wed. Grumbling was heard from many of the family members, particularly Aida's older brother Alystar. Rumour held it that his own son Valerius had been disowned for failing to conform to family and societal norms. What indeed would be the elderly Alystar's reaction to this marriage?
When putting aside their feelings about the soon coming marriage, Ashby and Oliviya were doing well. Though Oliviya's first pregnancy had resulted in a miscarriage, they had later welcomed baby Horatia into society. Oliviya was pregnant again, and both mother and father were hoping for a baby boy this time around. They also looked forward to seeing their daughter grow up in a complete and loving family.
When putting aside their feelings about the soon coming marriage, Ashby and Oliviya were doing well. Though Oliviya's first pregnancy had resulted in a miscarriage, they had later welcomed baby Horatia into society. Oliviya was pregnant again, and both mother and father were hoping for a baby boy this time around. They also looked forward to seeing their daughter grow up in a complete and loving family.
Despicable Disaster
Oh my goodness. Death, death, and more death. Melly succumbed to food poisoning, Oliviya died of hunger just moments from food, and Alystar made good on his desire to punish Ontario for daring to pursue Aida. Horatia managed to age into a child successfully, despite the deaths of her mother and uncle/step-grandfather. It also didn't take long for Ashby to pursue Oliviya's sisters, determined to continue his family line - he needs a son!