Chapter 52

Chapter 51

“I apologize for taking so much of your time. I should let you young people spend some time together. Mia, why don’t you come with your mother.”

With a hearty laugh, Elena stood up together with Mia.

“No, Duchess. Please stay.”

Ingrid and Luna hurriedly stood up to dissuade Elena from leaving, but Elena shook her head.

“Mm, no, I am sure you all have a lot to talk about. Please take your time. We will be seeing each other at the dinner party anyways. Alan, Irene, please make sure to treat our guests well.”

“Yes, mother.”

“Then I will see you later, my lady.”

Raven and Irene stood up, followed by Ian. They gave a slight bow to the duchess.

Elena smiled at the youths’ gazes, then left the room with Mia.

Once Elena had left with her maids, a brief silence filled the room. The escorting knights of the royal family waited outside, while the five youths, as well as their maids, sat around in the spacious sitting room.

Raven broke the silence first.