Riela was smiling brightly as she watched Beatrice and Uriel together. Beatrice was clearly in cloud nine, her smile radiant and full of happiness.

The two of them walked hand in hand as they left first, heading to Ward Manor to have dinner with Minister Marius and formally ask for Beatrice’s hand.

“Women in love bloom like flowers. It’s so refreshing to watch,” she heard her mother say from behind.

Riela smiled and gently took her mother’s arm, hugging it affectionately. ...