On another autumn evening, the de Lanarks and von Conradies gathered in Adela's piano room in response to the invitation from the Crown Prince of Emoria.
Making a subtle effort to gain his mother's favor over the past month, Noctavian had been playing her favorite pieces every day now that he was once again under the Archduchess's roof.
The music that was complemented by the flickering flames in the fireplace held a captivating sway over Adela. Her eyes affectionately swept across her family, starting with the right side of the room where the piano was centered.
Egon stood by Noctavian's side and watched him play with eyes filled with paternal love while Arkin and Lidya occupied the sofa next to them. Despite having just emerged from an argument, they sat together with Arkin casually placing his arm behind her back, she sweetly leaned against his shoulder.
How adorable...
