The king left, and the class continued after his departure.
Lady Evelina carried on with the lesson for a while before it finally came to an end. "Thank you, Lady Evelina," they chorused as they bowed, and she returned a slight bow before turning to leave.
The moment she stepped away, Sabine let out a quiet huff and followed soon after, unable to remain there any longer. Claire left shortly after her, while Rosalind and Verity made their way out of the garden together.
It was later, after lunch, that Rosalind returned to the garden with Verity to get some fresh air.
As they walked in, Rosalind's gaze drifted toward a swing tucked away in one corner, slightly hidden beneath creeping vines. "Do you think it's broken?" she asked, glancing at Verity.
"I'm not sure," Verity replied.
"You've never tried it?" Rosalind asked, turning to her with curiosity.
Verity shook her head, and that alone made Rosalind pause in surprise.
