Charlotte looked at the letter from Denise about which she had forgotten again. She sighed to look at it and murmured, "Why did she want to see me?" She recalled the days when she would share everything with Denise. Was she too harsh on her? How could she end their friendship like that?
"I should meet her and let the past go," Charlotte decided and decided to tell Édouard that she wanted to meet Denise. Carefully placing the letter aside, she turned her attention to the door, anticipation coursing through her as she awaited Édouard's arrival.
A maidservant entered, gracefully carrying a tray adorned with an array of fruits. With a respectful bow, she addressed Charlotte and informed her of the offering.
Charlotte's response was gentle yet firm, "I appreciate the gesture, but my appetite eludes me at the moment. Please, you may take them back."
