Mabel had been spending a leisurely morning within the opulent confines of Ashford Manor, taking a break from her lessons with Isabella.
The Red Witch had offered no explanation for her absence that day, leaving Mabel to ponder her whereabouts. Curiosity had tugged at her thoughts like a persistent thread.
From a window on the first floor, Mabel spotted Isabella engaged in a hushed conversation with Charles near a carriage that stood ready to depart.
This presented an unexpected opportunity, a chance to spend time with Isabella outside the confines of her father's watchful eye. Mabel, determined to resume their interrupted conversation, seized the moment.
She quickly descended the grand staircase, gracefully skirting past servants and visitors, her loyal companion, Mrs. Bunnies, in her hand. Her steps led her through the manor's grand entrance and toward the waiting carriage.
