Belle had a wide smile as the carriage door closed. A sweeter smile because of the company. Not because of how her new change in emotion towards him but to Belle, after her parents Lucas was the most important person in the world. Having grown up looking up at him and listening to most of his words as she grew up, she enjoyed his company.
Where others were wary about him and his presence, Belle didn't mind it. After all, it was Lucas, someone who had listened to her complaints, cries, seen her laugh, and throw tantrums while he taught her. He was her guardian and a dear friend. Maybe the only friend she had. Though she wasn't an introverted girl since she was young, Belle didn't go too far in associating herself with others.
She enjoyed going to the village where she could take a look at the bustling crowd, walk there freely where people didn't judge her. When the carriage pulled over the village, she heard the butler warn her,
