Chapter 110 - An enlightening conversation.

Bernard

“I have to admit, I’m impressed. Not just by the workmanship, but that they were able to restore so much of it so fast and so close to the original. I mean even the small patterns on the wall in the foyer have been completely restored. It’s incredible.” She smiled brightly, and I noted that her eyes were sparkling. I hadn’t been imagining it.

“Would you like to do something with me tonight?” I wasn’t entirely sure how I would pull it off in the winter time, but I hoped I could. I had been wanting to do something special for her, but I didn’t know what until right then.

“I would like that. What did you have in mind?” She frowned, but her smile was still there.

“It’s a surprise.”

Arora

All he told me was to make sure I dressed warmly and that he would meet me before dinner. I felt excitement start to rise as I made my way to the library. Bernard wasn’t there, and I spent a couple of minutes talking to his family before he appeared looking like a kid at Yule.

“Sorry family, but I