Four months later:
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Rainard and Tove had gone on a short trip to Tove's village. At the same time, Zara's parents had traveled to attend a relative's daughter's wedding, creating a brief period of solitude for Zara in the spacious house.
Zara extended her arms, welcoming the gentle snowflakes as they landed on her outstretched hands. Her fur hood had initially shielded her from the wintry elements, but as she joyfully dashed around the garden of the house, it slipped off her head on its own, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the enchanting snowy landscape.
Zara felt the layer of snow was thick in the backyard of the mansion. So, she decided to go there to play with the snow for some time. The house servant warned her to be careful while playing in the snow.
"Why don't you play with me, Aunt Chloe?" Zara asked her.
