The soft morning light filtered through the trees, casting a warm glow over the garden where Adam and Lily were in the middle of a rigorous practice session.
Lily, her face flushed and her breath heavy from exertion, swung her staff towards Adam with fierce determination.
Adam, however, calmly deflected each strike with practiced ease, a gentle smile playing at his lips as he observed her efforts.
Just then, a familiar voice rang out from inside the house. "Kids, breakfast is ready! Come on in," Anastasia called cheerfully.
The announcement broke the intensity of the training, and Lily, who was panting heavily, flopped down onto the grass, exhausted.
She looked up at Adam with a playful scowl, muttering, "You're such a relentless teacher."
Smiling, Adam watched her stand up and make her way back toward the house. Her words echoed in his mind as he shook his head slightly, pondering.
