Holding on (1)

"Reginald, you look tired. Are those two stressing you out?" Xavier asked as he walked by the butler.

"Not at all, Lord Blackthorn. Your father is out of the home while your mother is alone in her room. Should I call her down for you?" Reginald asked.

Reginald was happy to see Xavier, though it didn't show on his face. Since Josephine hadn't seemed like herself lately, Xavier might be what she needed to cheer up.

"No, I will find her myself. Why haven't you been visiting Harold? It is not like I would send you away or stop him from having a day off. Are you two not getting along?" Xavier inquired, a bit puzzled by the relationship the two had.

"My brother and I get along well, but we are both busy with the homes we look after. There's hardly any time for us to speak, and if we do meet, there is nothing to talk about," Reginald replied.