The next day, when Daphne woke up, she saw the flowers by her bedside, as usual. Alaric had not stopped sending her a new bouquet since he started.
The vibrant petals were a stark reminder of his devotion that contrasted sharply with their heated argument the night before.
A few hours later, the ladies of the household gathered in Daphne's room. Daphne, Emma, and Lianna lay on the large cushioned pillows of Daphne's room, laughing and gisting as the morning light streamed in through the window. Ben was playing with some wooden toys on the rug.
The men were busy with the responsibilities of their promotions, and their mother had gone to oversee the arrangements of the Rose Mansion which Daphne was awarded.
Emma sighed, her voice heavy with a hint of sadness. "I can't believe Father and Mother are actually leaving the Imperial Capital city. The Eastern Territories are so far away."
