Ralph was busy in the preparations of leaving for the mainland to meet his wife's uncle, Lord Shillington. It had been years since he was planning to travel with his whole family.
Ralph himself rarely left Warthford Island as he was always alert in protecting the Magical Chalice. He didn't trust anyone with it. But after the danger of the meteor had passed so smoothly, he became quite relaxed.
He had already met the priest in the shrine and asked him if it was safe for him to go on this trip. The old priest gave his nod and his blessings for Lord Shillington.
While her parents were busy planning their trip, Theodora was constantly in the search of an excuse that would make her parents allow her to stay back.
She had met Lord Shillington when she was too young to remember the meeting vividly. The Shillington barely visited the Longhursts as her grandparents didn't like to host the guests.
