Chapter 56

The night had grown a bit late, and the drizzling rain had started to fall. Ivy had just disembarked from the horse-drawn carriage that returned her to the pavilion. Ivy took a few quick steps, and Gareta followed her into the pavilion. Hearing Ivy's footsteps, Race, who was in the lounge, quickly came out and headed towards the main room. Ivy smiled as she saw Race approaching.

"Young mistress Ivy, it seems that Master Race has missed you dearly," Gareta said with a smile.

Ivy looked at Gareta and then smiled faintly. "You're right," Ivy replied.

Once he was close to Ivy, Race immediately embraced his wife tightly. "Why did it take you so long to arrive?" Race asked playfully.

Ivy smiled and then gently stroked Race's back. "I'm sorry, I had to go to the Winter Pavilion first. Today, my schedule included performing healing magic on Winter," Ivy explained.

Race released his embrace and then looked at Ivy, gently cupping her cheek. "Don't you miss me?