"Oh! Father!" exclaimed Madeline, rushing towards her father who sat weakly on the kitchen stool.
He looked frail and feeble, but thanks to the maiden who had given him some tea, he appeared less pale than before.
Upon seeing her, he tried to get up but felt too weak to do so. "Madeline!" he smiled for the first time since he was brought back.
Madeline enveloped him in a tight hug, her focus solely on her father, little drops of tears falling from her face as she expressed her relief at seeing him safe and alive.
It was only later that she noticed Sebastian and Anna, standing close to the door. She thanked them gratefully.
"Demoiselle," Sebastian grinned, embracing her in a hug despite Draven's narrowed look.
Draven had seated himself next to his father-in-law to ensure he was okay. "Sebastian," she smiled, expressing her gratitude. "Thank you."
