Ch.31: Mai's Sorrowful Past

After browsing around New Moon Palace, the duchess kindly escorted them back to her family mansion, which she inherited after her husband's death. The manor itself was stunning with intricate Persian architecture and exotic flower beds blooming everywhere. Once escorted through the door, a line of maids and butlers greeted them along with three eye-catching figures that stood in front of a staircase.

"So happy to see you return back home, my grace." The first to greet the duchess was a regal and handsome looking man with shiny pale blonde hair that he tucked behind his left ear. Kneeling down on one knee, he softly kissed the back of the duchess’s hand.

"I already ordered the staff to arrange a place in the Spring Pavillion for you and your guests, my grace." Speaking next was a stern but also attractive man with dark blue hair that reminded Maria of the night sky and silver eyes that glittered like the moon.