Emily's eyes sparkled and she quickly nodded, "Yes, Mom. She said that. Everyone heard. If you don't believe me, you can ask anyone here."
She then looked around at the people, hoping for them to speak for her. And some truly did.
They did hear Arwen throw that challenge openly.
Catrin turned to look at her daughter. Her eyes were sharp, holding hints of victory. "Aren't you too audaciously confident of that?" She then paused and only moved her hand to press over Emily's as if supporting her. "What made you think that things would go as per your wish?"
Emily felt overjoyed. She knew it. Catrin was serious about anything. Even if Arwen wanted to return now, she couldn't.
Arwen didn't respond. She just stood and stared at the duo, her expression unreadable.
And like always, Catrin mistook that expression. She thought Arwen was finally coming to her senses, as she had expected her to come.
