The soft murmur of conversation filled the noble guest house's hall, which is situated close to the cemetery where family members are gathered now.
Evening sunlight streamed in through the tall arched windows, painting warm streaks of gold across the polished marble floor and the velvet drapes.
Florence sat elegantly at the far end of the room, and beside her, Elize spoke in a calm tone, and Ravene also chimed in now and then with her casual humor, earning faint smiles from both of them.
Across the room, Eira sat with Dhayun, Yverine, and Jiyeon.
The four girls were talking in hushed voices, smiling and chuckling among themselves.
Off to the side, Kiera sat apart from everyone and was focused on her mobile.
The door to the hall creaked open.
Charlotte stepped in first, her black heels clicking softly against the floor.
Just behind her, Brandon entered the hall, and some of the women turned their heads, smiling faintly.
