Resuming the journey back to Barasca, Joanna was again sitting in the carriage with her sole companion, her husband, General Canillas von Rodega.
The wheels of the carriage rattled rhythmically as the carriage was pulled by four black horses, whose sound of hooves echoed through the cold morning air.
Despite the deep talk they had last night, Joanna felt the atmosphere inside the carriage was not far different from prior to the conversation being engaged, which was an awkward one.
However, instead of being caused by the gloomy mood of her sole companion that made her feel like she did not recognize him, as she felt like seeing a different person, this time it was induced by none other than the intimacy that surprisingly happened the previous night.