Anise reclined on a white wicker armchair on the balcony, sipping tea. Across from her sat Princess Lily of Eldoria, who appeared nervous about speaking with the former queen.
"Thank you for joining me this morning," Anise said with a gentle smile.
Despite her negative views about her son's marriage to Oscar's daughter, she chose to remain open-minded. She bore no resemblance to her father in terms of appearance or speech. Perhaps the marriage would help to deepen ties between the two kingdoms.
Lily smiled and nodded, her hands folding in her lap. "Thank you for allowing me to be here."
"My dear son proposed to you," Anise said. "Of course you are welcome here. You are essentially part of our family now."
Lily blushed and looked down to her lap. "I cannot wait to marry him."
