Chapter 28

“HENRY,” DANIEL CALLED when he saw his old friend walking. “Join us for breakfast.”

“I have already had breakfast at home, Your Grace.”

“Then you just have some tea with us.” Henry studied his friend for a moment.

“You’re in a good mood.”

“I am,” Daniel simply admitted, which made Magnolia uncomfortable.

She looked away but not before Henry noticed her blush. He smiled, feeling happy for his friend.

Everyone was already sitting for breakfast when they walked in, even Geoffrey. Paula really took a liking to him, so they were sitting next to each other, like it had been for every meal since they met.

Geoffrey liked her too, she answered every single one of his curious questions. Even Magnolia got tired of them sometimes, but Paula did not. In fact, it seemed that answering Geoffrey’s questions made her quite happy. 

They all enjoyed their breakfast with laughter and joy. Magnolia scanned the scene with glittering eye