"Father, Mother, I have something to tell you," Lillian said, bowing gracefully before her parents. Her eyes held a determined gleam, and her posture was unusually rigid, signaling the importance of her announcement. Esmond, ever perceptive, noticed the gravity of her expression and immediately grew concerned.
"Is everything alright, my dear?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry. "At this hour, you've come to see us," he added.
"Yes, Father. Everything is fine," Lillian reassured him, her tone steady and confident. "I am ready with my decision regarding my marriage."
Both Margaret and Esmond exchanged glances with each other, wondering if she would again refuse. Lewis was a good man in their eyes.
"What have you thought then? You asked for a month from Lewis, but you came up with a decision earlier than that," Margaret said with an anxious look.
