Lucia sat in the grand sitting room of her aunt’s estate, hands resting on her lap as a servant poured tea. Across from her, Genevieve and Theodore sat side by side, their expressions unreadable. Lady Evelyn, ever the perfect hostess, smiled warmly as she gestured for Lucia to take a sip.
Lady Evelyn Sinclair
I’m so pleased you accepted my invitation, dear. It’s been too long since we had family gathered together like this.
Lucia nodded politely, her fingers tightening slightly around the teacup.
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