Gerald went upstairs shortly after instructing his staff to deliver breakfast to their room. Midway up the stairs, he met his grandmother. The woman looked at Gerald inquisitively.

"Ariana came home last night?" she asked. Gerald nodded.

"She's feeling unwell," he informed briefly. Rosaline just nodded. "Is there any recent news you haven't shared with Grandma?" she asked again.

Gerald smiled. He was quite proud of his elderly grandmother's sharp mind, despite her advanced age. "It seems like a ...