After their breakfast, Rohan led Belle to one of the empty chambers he had transformed into a painting room. He had stocked it with several canvases and various art supplies that lined the shelves along the wall. Once inside, Belle took in her surroundings and noticed how he had arranged a comfortable-looking couch with soft cushions. In front of the couch, a canvas was set on its stand, and behind it, the large window had been opened, with the red drapes pulled aside and hanging from the curtain rods to let the natural light and sunlight stream in.
She was still taking in the room while Rohan walked toward the shelf to gather brushes when a knock came at the door. Before she could turn to answer it, Rohan had already reached it and opened it. She heard him exchange a few quiet words with someone she suspected was Rav. Then, Rohan turned his head toward her and said,
