Once the celebration was over, Arabella was exhausted from all the thoughts she had to process.
Still, she was grateful for all the things she learned today. She didn't expect she would learn more about Ferdinand and Raymond. She was happy she learned more information about them.
Getting to know people and forming connections were also fruitful. Too fruitful that it was somewhat scary.
Those connections were still shaky but they could build trust along the way as time passes and they work together.
"My apologies for not informing Your Majesty earlier about my mother," Raymond said when they were in the carriage heading back to the Imperial Palace.
He finally told Arabella that the necklace she was wearing was recommended by Theresa.