"YOU have my deepest sympathy during this time of mourning."
Alice subtly nodded at the old lady, who appeared to be an acquaintance of the Chauverthier couple. Thalia sat quietly in one of the pews, lost in contemplation and prayer, when someone settled beside her. Without lifting her head, she already knew who it was.
"I am grateful that you came, even though you were not obliged to do so."
Thalia released a mournful sigh. "We came here of our own accord, in oblivion perhaps, but with the intention of paying our respects to our family's close friend."
Then she met the man’s gaze. "I know that our families had a misunderstanding in the past, yet you still chose to set it aside. For that, I am truly grateful, Your Grace."
"Yes. However, this is not the time to make it a matter of cons
