Flora hurried down the stairs, her eyes immediately landing on Amelie and Gabriel seated in the living room.
"Mom, isn't Dad home?" Amelie asked.
"He's at work," Samyra replied with a gentle smile. "He just started a new position here, so he's focusing on settling in and making a good impression."
She motioned toward the seating area.
"Please, make yourselves comfortable."
Flora stepped forward, her face lighting up with a cheerful smile.
"Amelie, welcome to our new home!"
She wrapped her arms around her elder sister in a warm, genuine hug. Amelie responded with the same affection, the moment brief but meaningful.
Turning to their guest, Samyra offered her politest tone.
"Prince Gabriel, what would you like to drink?"
"Just some plain water, thank you," Gabriel replied with a small nod.
"Amelie, sit here," Gabriel said, motioning to the spot beside him.
Amelie nodded and sat down next to him, while Flora settled into the nearby armchair.
