"Don't you worry. I've told your brother. We can hold off on getting on the ship until you really feel better."
"Don't… I don't want to make you cancel something you've been waiting for."
Arielle put the bag of warm water back on Irene's stomach and stroked the young girl's forehead.
"Shh… This is also a trip for you. Of course, we can't do it without you."
"But, I'm just wasting your time. I'm hindering you…"
"Irene, this is my decision as well as your brother's. Your brother and I certainly understand what we have to do. Don't worry too much. Just sleep well. After we return to the palace later, you can meet your father again because after that you will stay at the academy dormitory to start your school."
"Is father going to stay over? Not like yesterday, father only visited for a few hours."
"Of course. If that's what I want, your father can stay at the palace," Arielle replied reassuringly, making Irene smile again.
