Chapter 86. I’m Confused

Leaving the room, Bella sought out Laras. "Father, where’s Mother?" she asked Arthur, who was in the living room.

"She’s in her room. Go ahead," Arthur replied, half shouting.

"Okay, Father, thank you..." Bella said, waving to Arthur.

"Ahhh... It’s wonderful to have daughters. They’re so gentle and affectionate," Arthur mused.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Mother," Bella called out.

"Come in, darling."

Bella opened the door to find Laras embroidering. "What are you making, Mother?"

Laras smiled, noticing the change in Bella’s demeanor. "What’s wrong, darling? Hmm? I’m making a hat for Arion."

Thump! Bella didn’t expect Laras to sense her distress. "How did you know I’m troubled?"

Laras patted the seat next to her, and Bella sat down. She patted Bella's arm and said, "That’s what a mother’s instinct is, darling."

"Mother..." Bella said affectionately, wrapping her arms around Laras’s and resting her head on her shoulder.