339 What benefits did she give you_1

"Sally, what's wrong with you, looking so flustered?"

Sally had run all the way back to the entrance of the manor where she encountered her father, Fawn.

Seeing his daughter's face flushed, Fawn called out to her.

"Nothing, Father, I'm heading back to my room."

Fawn watched his daughter's retreating figure with puzzlement until she disappeared through the manor's gate; then he shook his head and continued towards the town.

Not far along, he encountered his mother-in-law, Sestina.

Backlit by the sun, Sestina walked slowly down the path lined with vibrant flowers, her silhouette seeming to glow, dazzling those who tried to look directly at her.

"My dear mother-in-law."

Fawn bowed respectfully, not daring to look directly at his beautiful mother-in-law, wondering why she had not traveled by carriage.

As Sestina passed him, it was like a soft breeze of fragrance. He felt a finger brush against his shoulder.

"There is a fine tavern in town."