They were brought to the inner drawing hall where Roderick, Emma, Carl and Catherine were already there.
Talia greeted them with a smile. This was the first time she was seeing Emily this close up and the dimple in her cheek when she smiled was so pretty.
Carl gave a firm handshake and Catherine was shy to get close to Talia since she was a stranger. Talia noticed the hairband Catherine wore and smiled realising Roderick didn't exaggerate when he said that Catherine never parts with that hairband. It was cute to watch the little girl trying to hide behind her father's legs.
"Go on, greet her. She's the one who gifted you the hairband you are wearing. Say thank you." Roderick pushed her to the front.
"Do you like it?" Talia squatted to get in level with the child. "Do you like the hairband or the necklace better?" she asked with a gentle smile.
