Ophelia got dressed and helped Alice to pack her bags so they would be on time to leave. As the knights entered the chamber to carry out what belonged to Ophelia, she walked alone down to the carriage, as Alice needed time to get her bags.
Ophelia enjoyed one last stroll throughout the mansion since she wasn't certain when she would visit again. Until Edward died, Ophelia didn't want to set foot in the capital.
"Lady Hastings!" Victoria called and rushed to Ophelia's side. "We should walk together since you are without your maid. Did you sleep well?"
"I did. Did you?" Ophelia asked, trying to be polite. "It looked like you were frightened by what occurred last night."
"I was," Victoria confessed. "That is not what I thought would happen at dinner. A little warning would have been good. Did you know it was going to happen?"
