Suri, taken aback by her mother's resolute defense, found herself grappling with a mixture of surprise and gratitude.
"Did you think that someone as great as my daughter, the Saintess of the Sun, would have her fate confined within the walls of this palace? That is an insult."
"Mama…" the weight of her mother's words began to penetrate the walls of her resolve, offering a comforting reassurance that she wasn't alone in this.
Arielle turned and offered a comforting smile to her daughter. The gentle warmth in her eyes acted as a balm, soothing Suri's tumultuous emotions. Her mother's unwavering support, accompanied by the reassuring smile, spoke volumes, providing solace to the young woman.
