As Sif's words left the atmosphere tense, Vicky—who had just gotten out of bed and washed up— strode down the spiral staircase.

Susan quickly changed the subject. "Oh, Vicky. Come here, sit—we were just discussing your engagement with Titus."

However, Vicky was scowling and raised a hand to stop her.

"I heard what you said," Vicky said, frowning as she turned to Sif. "I'm sorry to say this ahead of time, but my engagement to Titus Lionheart is called off with no grounds for negotiation."

Everyone froze at her words, none of them expecting Vicky to be so blunt.

Could there have been something they did not know?

Susan frowned as she demanded, "What are you saying, Vicky? Have you woken up fully yet? Why would a proper engagement be called off, and how could you decide on that alone?!"

what I'm saying, Mom," Vicky said calmly. "It's a shame that Titus Lionheart

is the meaning of this? Has my brother offended you in any

retorted with equal pride, unflinching. "To sum it all up,

"You're what?!"

words left

it... but

place, Vicky Turnbull! You can annul the engagement all you want, but you must remember who you're engaged

"Don't jump the gun, Vicky. We can talk about this—just tell us

could at least let us know

all, the Lionhearts were one of the Four Families

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