56

A Bridge

The moment the news that her son arrived safely with the twins alive reached the ears of Tatiana, the lady immediately fled to Colin's estate.

It was the perfect timing for her husband, Conrad, who had just arrived as well from his hunt in the eastern part of the map.

"A lot has happened while you are gone, really."

Her husband sinks in the bath, while she sits on the floor, telling him about the things he missed.

Smokes were rising from the water, and Tatiana helped her husband to quicken his bath so they could go to their son's estate instantly.

Tatiana was babbling on and on, from Elinor's return down to the current situation at the estate.

"Honey," Conrad called her attention, cutting her short. His eyes were gentle as he looked at her.

Tatiana raised he eyebrows, "What?" she asked.

"Have you forgotten that you have sent me letters talking about the things that happened?" Conrad said, gently touching his wife's hand on the railing of the tub.

"I do read them, dear." He s