A Father's Gaze, A Daughter's Choice
"So, Head Maid Lilyn—how was everything while we were away? You've grown even more graceful, I must say."
A light pink passed over Lilyn's cheeks, the praise evidently sinking in warmly.
"You're too kind, Lady Aria,"
A light pink passed across Lilyn's cheeks, the praise evidently sinking in warmly.
"You're too kind, Lady Aria," she answered softly, eyes dropping for a moment. "I only did my best when you were away. Though… I must say, the mansion seemed a bit dull without all of you."
"Best?" Aria's eyes flashed that teasing sparkle. "You've done more than that, little sister."
Soft laughter drifted through the room like music. Rias nodded with serene approval, her crimson eyes warm.
"Good to see this place maintained so nicely. You've done terrifically," she said—and then her playful side appeared with a gradual smile. "Oh? Did you miss me, Lilyn?"
Lilyn didn't skip a beat. A subtle wink followed her silky response.
