“Thank you for having me here for dinner,” she replied smoothly.
“You’re welcomed here any time, you know that. Please send my regards to your mother. I hope that she will get well soon,” Queen said.
“Of course. Thank you, Queen,” Rachael thanked the older woman politely.
“Thank you, Rachael. Knight, please take care of her,” Queen said before smiling at them both and taking her leave.
Reiner watched as his mother walked gracefully out of the dining room, leaving him alone with Rachael once again. He felt tired after spending his entire day entertaining her or more like letting her try to entertain him. He glanced at his watched and wondered when Rachael would go home. Just as Reiner was about to suggest that Rachael should head home, the younger woman spoke up.
“The weather is so nice. What about an evening stroll in the garden with me?” Rachael suggested in a pleading voice.
