As Edeline stepped into the grand hall, her gaze swept across the room until she spotted a knight standing near the entrance.
"Where is William?" she asked.
The knight bowed slightly. "He is playing with the young master in the garden, my lady."
Without another word, Edeline made her way outside, her steps firm yet measured. She spotted William and Jonathan in the lush green garden, the golden sunlight casting soft shadows across the grass. A faint smile tugged at her lips as she watched them, but her heart ached for Jonathan.
She walked toward them, kneeling to embrace Jonathan gently. "Don't worry about anything," she whispered, stroking his hair. "Everything will be fine."
Then, standing up, she reached for William's hand. "Come, it's time to go home."
