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“You’re Marcella and Mattathias’s aunt?” Tasia piped up. “And Lyra?”

Okay. Ky was supposed to be happy to see D’Ara. Got it.

This was so confusing. Ky and Tadaaki exchanged a glance. How could the same woman that humbled Aleth, who dared be mean to not one but two Lords — in ...

Tasia’s eyes lit up with delight and she turned towards Aashi, tugging on her hand. “Mama! Did you hear that?” Aashi chuckled and patted her head. “I’m sure you’ll be ...

“This many.” She held up four fingers.

Tasia furrowed her brow. “Ninety-two?” “We’re still working on numbers,” Aashi offered apologetically.

“Mmm… two hundred?”

Aashi was about to order Tasia to apologize when the old woman leaned into it. So she stopped and decided to watch. She didn’t know who this woman was but ...

“Um t-this is Tasia, my daughter.” “You’re really old!” Tasia said eagerly. “Tasia!” Tadaaki and Aashi scolded in unison, both blushing profusely.

Tadaaki came through the door with a broad grin on his face and Tasia stuck under his arm upside down. She was squealing in delight. Aashi followed close behind, chuckling. ...

(Lolol) Ky grimaced. This was so uncomfortable.

(Technically it was before the adoption) Ky glanced up, surprised by the compliment. She risked a tiny smile and glanced back down again. It was nice.

Ky was skeptical of that but of course didn’t say so and was careful to make sure her face didn’t say it, either.

As always? Was she supposed to be happy to see D’Ara? Was she a bad noble child? She was gonna have to watch Lyra to see if the teens were ...

Ky glanced at Tomhas. He was ma’am-ing now? She thought nobles weren’t supposed to sir and ma’am. She left two spots away from Tomhas, doing her best to space out ...