“Who knows when you’d actually visit us if we never came here instead?” Emily beamed as she strode toward Winnie.

The latter immediately reached for the older woman’s hand. “It’s been a while, Grandma. How are you and Grandpa?”

“We’re good.” Emily took Winnie’s hand and gave it a pat before glancing at Joshua, who was next to her.

“But your grandfather’s been having some issues with his throat. He misses your beautiful singing voice and has been waiting for you to come back. But look at you! You did return, but here you are hiding away at Wilhelm’s place! Why didn’t you come straight to the manor instead?”

As Emily rambled on, Wilhelm stood behind Joshua obediently.

After greeting Joshua, Winnie cast her gaze on Wilhelm.

The latter shrugged innocently. “It wasn’t me. I didn’t tell them anything. We agreed on this, so of course I wouldn’t go back on my word.”

Hearing that, Joshua began to grumble, “You could’ve kept this whole thing a secret, but it’s Wilhelm’s fault for not being married despite his age. Your grandmother and I came over right after hearing that he’d brought a mysterious woman home, only to find you in his living room.”

“Oh, goodness!” Emily burst into laughter as she turned to the two youngsters before her. “Don’t listen to your grandfather’s nonsense. We only decided to drop by after confirming that you’re here, Winnie. It doesn’t matter when Wilhelm gets married. Even if he chooses not to, it’s his freedom. We won’t interfere or busy ourselves with his private life.”

“Come on, Darling. You don’t have to explain the obvious! The kids know how naturally funny I am and wouldn’t take my words to heart. Isn’t that right, Wilhelm?”

“Of course.” Wilhelm was envious of the relationship his grandparents shared, but he remained unmarried as he still hadn’t found the right partner yet.

Smiling, he continued, “I still remember the last time Grandpa called himself funny…”

As the man began to reminisce the past, Winnie sat on the bed and listened to them chatter away.

Despite only sitting there and listening quietly, she felt unimaginably warm on the inside.

Although the Speisers were aristocrats, and the elderly couple was the most distinguished lord and lady in the country, Winnie always felt relaxed whenever she was with them.

Even Wilhelm, who was usually cold and stern, became gentle and caring whenever he interacted with his family members.

Enjoying the sunny afternoon with them gave Winnie peace, and peace was exactly what she needed right now.

About an hour later, Joshua left for an appointment with a collector to appraise a newly unearthed antique that was said to be a century old.

Emily, on the other hand, remained behind.

Winnie was done washing up and getting dressed by now.

As someone who was always extremely well-dressed, Emily felt something lacking about the other woman’s attire.

“You should dress better, Winnie. You’re wasting your good looks and lovely figure.”

Winnie glanced at her own arm that was still hanging in front of her torso, not knowing how to respond.

to get someone to go to my condominium and bring me what I’m wearing now. Besides, it’s not like I can wear a dress with my arm in

weeks since you got hurt. Can’t you remove the bandages by now? The last time I fell, I only had to wear a cast for two weeks. Leaving your arm hanging like that any

and have them remove my bandages tomorrow. Today will be the last day I keep my arm

have any plans for today, then?” asked Emily. “What do you

manor to see my adorable grandma and grandpa, but

of getting you a few dresses while getting my summer collection outfits, but we were always apart. I still ordered you a Chanaean gown, though, which I’m sure you’ll like. Now that you’re back, let’s

one-eighth Aplothian since her great-grandmother was

a photo of her great-grandmother in a Chanaean gown, she swore the latter was the most beautiful woman she had

had an

wouldn’t be able to pull off wearing the

measurements are off, you

obsessed Emily was with fashion and jewelry. It was no exaggeration to say that

today—even if she

to take them to the

delighted. “You should stick around and take a look too, Wilhelm. Cultivate your taste in fashion so that you’ll know what to get

man nodded. “You make a good

was founded in Yartran

of commercialization, Champes eventually began to accept orders on a global scale. Quantities were limited each year, however, and it was

exception, and Wilhelm brought this

the workshop receive us if you drop by

ready to serve if

he also knew that his grandmother would never lie about such a

better treatment than the queen does? I heard that even

really how they’ve been serving me all this while. I normally do book an appointment, but they’ve never turned me down whenever I had to reschedule or pop in on short notice, and they’ve never

couldn’t help but smile as she listened the conversation

smiling about on your own?” Wilhelm asked upon noticing that. “Did you think of some good news? Aren’t you

different from the other customers who visit the workshop. I’m sure staff member there respect and adore her more than anyone else. But what matters most is

they

large hall, they

and Emily. They were completely oblivious to Winnie’s

in conversation, Winnie decided to step aside before the couple made their

talking, you guys. I’ll go take a walk inside the showroom. You can meet me

in response. “It shouldn’t take too long. Go see if there’s anything you like in there. If you come across something

okay, Grandma. I didn’t even come back with presents this time, so how could I let you spend on me?

the direction of the showroom, which was located behind the large hall. Champes’ most exquisite works over the years along with

wasn’t open to the public. One had

have been let

a wedding dress caught her attention

the natural diamonds all over it made it

to really like this dress when it first came out, but now that I look at it, it’s probably

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