860 Investigations

Noticing the pleasant atmosphere between the mother and daughter, Governess Twine decided that she shouldn't stay here any longer and disturb their time together.

Thus she excused herself, stating that she needed to prepare for their classes in the future, and left the room with the maid offering to help her find her way out.

With this, the mother and daughter remained in the piano room while the other women walked out.

The smile remained on the Madame's face as she extended her hand toward the child. 

Understanding what her mother expected from her, Hilda placed her hand into that big palm and held onto it.

The Baroness's eyes softened when she felt how tiny that hand was but feeling the subtle callouses present on those little fingers, her heart ached for the kind of life her child must have lived so far.

During the years that she should have enjoyed her parents' care and concern, her daughter had been struggling to keep herself warm.