As soon as the words escaped her lips, she began to wonder if she was making a mistake. She was to remain under his care for three good days. Was fate toying with her?
Eve turned to glance at Candace, who just stared back at her with wide eyes.
I won't do anything stupid, she pleaded with her eyes.
"Well, I better start packing my things since this has been settled."
Spinning on her heel, Lady Kent called out to Candace, "I advise you do the same, dear. You will have enough time to say your farewells afterwards."
Then, with a flutter of her elegant fan, Lady Kent rid the room of her presence.
Friedrich stared at the receding frame before turning to his father. "We should do the same as well, Father."
With that, everyone left the room. Candace gave her a lingering look before leaving.
When Eve glanced at the door, she saw Theodore still standing there with his arms folded. He was looking in her direction, but his eyes didn't meet hers.
