Melinda Gilwynn stopped just a step away from Scarlett, her eyes welling up with tears as she closely saw Scarlett from head to toe.
Scarlett found herself speechless, baffled by Melinda's seemingly joyful reaction. Melinda appeared perfectly content seeing Scarlett without her usual disguise.
Just as Scarlett was about to speak, Roland Gilwynn's graceful voice filled the room, "Scarlett, I have explained everything to your aunt..." He calmly stated, his loving smile directed at his daughter.
Instantly, the tension that had gripped Scarlett since her arrival began to dissipate. She accepted Melinda's outstretched hand, and they shared a warm embrace.
Scarlett couldn't help but smile, relieved by Melinda's reaction. She had been fearful about how her presence here would unfold, but it seemed that her fears were unwarranted.
