The carriage stopped in the heart of town, where many gathered to do their shopping.
Aiden opened the door for Eloise and offered his right hand. "Your friend is here," he informed Eloise.
"Thank you, Aiden," Eloise said as she stepped out of the carriage. "I will think of you two and not be long for this outing," she promised.
"We do not mind, Lady Hawthorne. It is our duty to protect you, and we shall do it no matter how long the outing is," said Aiden.
"Still, it would be boring for the two of you to follow me along all day while I shop. An hour or two will suffice," Eloise decided. "Truthfully, I do not want to be here long, but knowing Millie, she will want it to be for hours."
"Eloise!"
Eloise turned around after hearing Millie's voice. After the morning she had with Damien's siblings, she welcomed a familiar face.
"Millie," Eloise returned the greeting and embraced Millie in a hug when she got near. "I have missed you."
