When Delaney woke up the next morning she stretched out and found her husband's side of the bed was empty. She sighed. He hadn't mentioned having any plans but she knew he probably had a lot of work to do after they had been gone for so long.
Ms. Bird came and helped her dress in a long, flowing lavender gown and Delaney chose to wear her hair down in a long braid. She had missed breakfast yet again but today her maid had brought her tea and a bit to eat to her bedroom. They chatted while Delaney ate and Ms. Bird went about her work. It felt nice for things to be going back to normal.
Heading downstairs, Delaney was in search of her husband when she saw a familiar face leaving the dining room carrying a bucket.
"William!" she called out and watched the child turn to look at her in surprise before dropping the bucket and hurrying to her with a big smile.
"M-My Lady!"
