Tristan escorted them to the section of the house where his father was seated. They found Mr. Elias already sitting.
With quiet respect, they approached him. Mr. Elias greeted them with a warm smile and said, "My daughter is in the house today. Welcome. Please, come in and wait for me."
He gestured toward a small open sitting room, clearly meant for visitors or reading.
Marie responded with a respectful nod, then gently pulled Mary's hand as they both entered.
Not long after, Mr. Elias came in and settled into his seat. After a few pleasantries, he asked Marie if she had already visited his wife's inside the house.
Marie responded, "We came directly to see you. Tristan told me you had just arrived and that once you're out, you don't usually return until after 9, because of the student
