"Is everything all right, Aunt Victoria?" Emilia asked, a thread of concern weaving its way into her voice.
Her aunt nodded, her eyes crinkling at the corners. "Yes, dear, everything is fine. It's just... Something that I thought about well, and I know it would be best for you." She paused, her gaze drifting around the room before settling back on Emilia.
Emilia's curiosity was now over the top. What news could her aunt possibly have that would warrant a surprise visit?
"Please, Aunt Victoria, just tell me what it is," Emilia urged.
But Lady Victoria simply smiled again and said, "All in good time, dear. First, let's eat and catch up. Don't you want me to rest a bit after the journey I just had? We can discuss... everything else later."
Mrs. Jenkins, who had been hovering in the backg
