Until eleven thirty in the morning, the Countess returned with Miss Matilda and a group of maids, while Shard remained in the study discussing the current situation and upcoming plans for Moon Bay with the ladies.
When Bella Belindel entered her study and saw Shard surrounded by a circle of ladies, sitting on her sofa, she immediately felt an emptiness in her heart, as if she had lost something.
"Miss Belindel, come sit here. We were just discussing Margaret's welcome banquet tomorrow night."
Shard patted the spot beside him, and Miss Benanis smiled and got up to make room for her. Only then did the Duchess nod with feigned modesty.
The news that Emilia could stay until the Moon Bay incident concluded also delighted Miss Belindel. Aside from the unicorn's reason, she genuinely enjoyed Emilia's company.
At noon, they all had lunch together. After lunch, Iluna, Miss Benanis, and Miss Sylvia each left, as they all had their own matters to attend to.
