As spring gives way to late days, first Sylvester Cloud left Nanyang, followed by Griffith Squire's uncertain fate, and Leah left as well, yet has not returned to this day.
Delphine became increasingly melancholic and sentimental. Her health had never been very good, and coupled with excessive worrying, her morning sickness worsened. She grew temperamental, venting much of her frustration on Ignatius Leclair.
The handsome and aloof man didn't seem to mind. He came to see her three times daily without fail, and all her needs were meticulously attended to.
Not until Finnian arrived in Nanyang did Delphine find an opportunity to send everyone away. The two agreed to meet at a café in the Northern Town cultural district, adjacent to the embassy.
Having not seen each other for several days, Finnian still exuded his refined and elegant demeanor. When he saw her enter, he stood to pull out her seat and smiled warmly. "Delphine, you're looking well."
