A soft laughter

'Alright then. Look into those files as I go and get scolded,' Judith remarked, her voice tinged with a mix of playful sarcasm and exhaustion.

She clutched the files tightly in her hands, trying to ignore the churning feelings within.

A soft laughter trailed behind her as Serena chuckled, her vibrant energy acting as a comforting presence amidst the tension that loomed ahead.

Judith knew her father wouldn't let them be and would continue to talk till they came home with their mates. And they wouldn't also give him that.

Regardless of how many victories they had, or how much they had accomplished since they came into power, their parents' proud gazes always seemed to be watching them as though they were still kids.

As Judith entered the dimly lit room, the weight of impending confrontation weighed heavily on her. She had been avoiding him for this.