Soon, they left the estate and Two guards walking behind, Millie carrying supplies, Ellory's maid holding a small umbrella just in case and all four siblings walking side by side. But this time, the mood was different.
Ellory didn't bounce with joy like before. She walked beside Axelius, her arms still crossed as she sighed loudly now and then to make sure everyone knew she was not impressed.
Cyruz leaned close to Cedric and whispered, "Why does she look like she lost her puppy?"
Cedric shook his head. "You ruined her date."
"Date?!" Cyruz hissed. "That was a date?!"
"It was in her head," Cedric replied,
Up front, Ellory finally uncrossed her arms and looked up at Axelius.
"Brother, next time it should just be the two of us. Promise?"
Axelius gave a small nod. "I'll try."
And with that, Ellory smiled again—just a little—enough to make her day start fresh once more.
