Trust And Understanding

'Friendly!?' Taylor scowled at the word his sister had used but did not interfere in this family moment.

However, not everyone was as considerate as he was and there was one such thoughtless and insensitive person sitting right in their midst.

"Yes, Countess. It was supposed to be a friendly match to see how much Miss Yvonne had improved over the last year." Topher Tanner added his piece to what the child had said just earlier.

This statement made everyone turn towards him and the one with the worst expression was none other than Earl St. Claire.

"You almost attacked her!" He growled, annoyed at the youngster's calm words.

Yvonne choked at her father's words while Topher had an awkward appearance after hearing this accusation.

'That is not true… per se…' She averted her gaze from her father.

This action brought her attention back to her mother who had been blaming herself earlier.