Eloise had grown up with her grandfather, while Harry preferred to stay with his parents.
Once, her grandfather gave her a ruby. She was delighted, she loved shiny things. Holding the gem up to the sunlight, she admired the way it glowed. But before she could fully enjoy it, Harry tried to snatch it away. Reflexively, she pushed him back. She hadn’t used much force, yet he still fell to the ground.
A maid witnessed the scene and immediately scolded her.
“You spoiled little girl with no parents! How could you push Harry like that?”
Eloise was stunned. The words stung, but more than that, she didn’t understand.
She looked up at the maid and asked, “I have a father and a mother. Why would you say that?”
The maid seemed just as startled by her own words. She pursed her lips before hurrie
