'Note to self: have a conversation with Samuel about expectations around children,' she thought. 'Before it becomes an awkward situation.'
Auntie Lin, noticing Heena's expression, misinterpreted it as maidenly embarrassment.
"Oh, don't be shy!" she said with a knowing smile. "You're newlyweds! It's natural to think about these things. I'm sure you and the young master will have beautiful, intelligent children when the time is right."
Heena forced a smile. "We'll see what the future brings."
At that moment, a young servant girl rushed into the kitchen, looking excited and slightly nervous.
"Young mistress! There's a messenger at the gate asking for you specifically!"
Heena's mind immediately went to threat assessment. 'A messenger asking for me? That's unusual. Could be legitimate business, could be a trap.'
"Did the messenger identify who sent them?" she asked calmly, wiping her hands on a cloth.
