The baron's carriage arrived at their estates.
Anastasia and Viktor were waiting in the garden. Upon seeing his father's carriage, Viktor quickly ran towards it. Mikhail was the first to come out and held the door open.
"Father! Welcome home!"
Andrei Mikhailovich smiled at the sight of his youngest son running towards him. His beaming face was enough to alleviate the stress from his travel. Following behind him was Anna. Viktor became even more excited as his eyes shone in delight to see his sister.
"Anya, you're back!"
Instead of going for his father, Viktor threw himself at Anna and hugged her tight, "I missed you so much, Anya!"
Anna caressed Viktor's hair, "I'm here only for a visit, I'll be back the day after tomorrow."
Viktor let go of her and pouted but he was happy nonetheless. Anna pinched her little brother's cheek, "Don't pout. I'm here, that's what should matter now."