In Evelyn's room minutes before Aristia arrived.
"You're learning quickly, Eve." Claire praised.
Evelyn nodded with a small smile. "Thank you, mother."
By now, she had more less gotten used to calling Claire mother.
Catherine and Alistair nodded.
A knock sounded on the door then and a maid entered after receiving permission.
Bowing, she turned to Alistair and Claire, telling them that their presence was needed elsewhere in the mansion.
Alistair and Claire nodded, then got up to leave.
"We'll be back soon, Eve. In the meantime, you can rest and have something to eat. You can continue to practice tomorrow." Claire said, pointing to the food a servant had brought.
Evelyn nodded and the two left the room.
Catherine poured tea into two teacups and handed one to Evelyn, drinking from her own cup.
"Thank you," Evelyn thanked and collected the cup from her, taking a sip of the soothing tea.
Catherine watched Evelyn before saying.
