Katherine stepped into the house, and her eyes widened as she took in the scene before her. Her parents were entertaining a middle-aged man and a young lady, who were both displaying excessive deference. They seemed cautious and subservient, as if they were in the presence of royalty.
Charles followed closely behind Katherine, and his eyes scanned the room, taking in the spectacle. He watched as the couple continued to fawn over Katherine's parents, but he remained silent, knowing he didn't have the authority to question them.
Katherine's mother turned to her, a look of genuine surprise on her face. "Oh! Who do we have here?! Katherine, dear, we didn't expect you to drop by unannounced."
She patted the seat beside her, inviting Katherine to join them. "Come here, come take a seat with u
