The top floor of the Leclair Residence is a renovated large suite, with a sliding door connecting the bedroom to the study.
Ignatius walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the winter scenery in the garden below, and said lightly, "The old man went out to visit friends today. Since Nicholas has been brought back, wait until he sees him before you leave. These three years, though he hasn't said it aloud, he's always been thinking about Nicholas."
Delphine frowned slightly and said, "Since Benjamin isn't adjusting well here, I'll take her back to the Imperial City."
Ignatius remained silent, a faint glimmer of amusement flashing in his eyes. He turned to look at Delphine Carter, his voice low and husky, "You won't even see Isaac before leaving? After all, this is the place where you spent your youth." It was also the place where their love was sealed.
