Avita didn't have many fancy clothes with her, so she wore jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers.

"Come on, let's go downstairs! Breakfast should be ready by now!" said Lucilla.

Avita agreed and went with Lucilla.

When they arrived downstairs, Felicia was sitting alone at the dining table. Avita was unhappy, but when she considered the time, she realized she had overslept and the rest of the people had long left.

"Good morning, Auntie!" Avita smiled brightly at Felicia as she greeted the other, masking her regret for not meeting the man she wished to see.

Felicia smiled when she spotted Avita. The young woman appeared to be more vibrant than...