I lost track of time and couldn't read this until now, but I *had* to before going to sleep (it's almost 4am here)
And gotta say, in addition to the chapter that 1st qc note made my night!
'My wife' may sound more endearing but isn't the point that the duke isn't that kind of person? Even if he's opening up I'd say the distant 'wife' is more fitting.
Lady Fortnum is so endearing omg. Also it's so cute how Alphonse's use of "wife" now most likely has a fond tone I love this development. This chapter is just so fluffy!!!
I personally prefer “my wife”, because just “wife” feels a bit cold? (Although it did match Alphonse back when he didnt love her), but calling her “my wife” seems more fitting now especially since he IS insanely in love with her (not to mention kinda possessive and jealous hahahaha).
Thanks for all the hard work! I just decided to reread from the very beginning hehehe