Chapter 54

A few days after the unsettling threat, Lune was surprised when there was a knock at the door, and the maid announced that her parents had come to visit. Lune’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t seen them since the wedding, and their arrival felt both unexpected and comforting.

As she walked down the stairs to greet them, she felt a mixture of emotions—excitement, nervousness, and a slight tension from the recent threats hanging in the air. But the moment she saw her mother’s warm smile and her father’s familiar gaze, she felt a rush of relief.

“Mom! Dad!” Lune called, rushing forward to hug them both. Her mother wrapped her arms around her, and her father gave her a gentle, reassuring smile.

“Oh, Lune,” her mother said, holding her close. “We’ve missed you so much! Look at you—you’re practically glowing.”

Her father nodded in agreement, his hand resting comfortingly on her shoulder. “You’ve grown so much, Lune. It’s so good to see you happy.”

Lune felt her heart warm at their words. “