Nora
From my sleeve, I carefully produced a small pouch of money, a sealed letter, and a tiny wooden bird pendant I had meticulously carved with care.
Her eyes widened slightly as she glanced at the items. “What’s all this?” she asked.
“It’s a little token for Lily. She used to love watching me carve these birds,” I explained, pressing the items into her hands and gently squeezing them. "Please, Rachel, look after her for me. Use some money to buy something nice for Lily and lift her spirits. You can keep the rest. The letter and the bird are birthday gifts. Let her know they're from me and send her my love. And if you can, smooth things over with Madam Lydia. Keep Lily occupied so she stays out of Princess Cynthia’s sight."
Rachel weighed the pouch in her hand, her eyes widening with
