"Er… Greetings, Your Highness." Miriam gave a respectful bow to the Princess when she finally caught her breath and when her mind registered what she had heard.
But then, she didn't know whether it would be alright to accept the Princess's generous offer or if it would be rude to do so. She didn't know whether the Princess was just trying to be nice or if she was genuinely worried about her.
And seeing her silent and confused, Joyce politely said to her, "Of course, the decision is yours to make. I won't force you to come with me. But I would really like it if you did. I don't think this lone house is a suitable and safe place for you anymore."
"But…" Miriam turned to look at her and her late husband's house. She was about to say that that lone house was the only place she had, safe or not.
