The village was bustling with crowd. For such a small population, the people in it were full of vigorous energy.
Viviane and her people passed the crowded road, only stopping by to purchase the necessities for the infant.
While Alia made her way to buy milk for the baby, Viviane was left alone inside the carriage, the baby still in her arms, sleeping. While observing the infant, Viviane noticed that the clothes were not cheap nor made from regular fabric. She could tell it was made out of expensive cottons and silk, which means that the newborn belong to a noble family.
Though it's already obvious the way the baby looks, with silver hair and pale skin, Viviane could not pin point who the baby resembled to. Still, she concluded that the baby stay with her temporarily until an investigation is properly conducted to search for the baby's parents. She cannot take care of a child that isn't her own, much less to an abusive family. Viviane worries that the Duke and her older brother will be displeased of her decision for suddenly taking in a stranger's child.
She waited for Alia to return, she knows that the baby has yet to eat and probably is starving from the long journey.
Fortunately, Alia came back with the necessary things including food for the baby.
"It wasn't easy, but I was able to find a good store that has everything an infant needs. Including milk as you requested My lady.." Alia settled the bags carefully beside her.
"Thank you for your help Alia…" Viviane uttered gently as to not wake up the child.
"My lady, I apologize if this sounds rude, but why accept the child?? For all we know it could be a set up to ruin my lady'a image." Alia whispered, eyes glancing down at the newborn with suspicions.
Viviane understand her maid's concerns, considering her family's background, and the enemies the Duke and her older brother accumulated, it wouldn't be surprising if this act are one of the many to set up a frame. Still, Viviane didn't want the child to be harmed and be included into the wars of adult. Such innocent being already struggling to survive.
"I understand how you feel Alia, but I trust that this isn't a frame nor a set up. I just have a feeling that it's for something else." But she couldn't tell what it is. She can only hope that the motives of those people will not harm her or the infant.
"Besides, the child stays temporarily with me… once we arrived at the villa I intend to have investigators search this newborn's background and returned it to them." Viviane added, eyes trailing down at the softness of the baby's cheek.
Alia could only nod her head seeing the determination in her lady's eyes. She knew there was nothing that is stopping Lady Viviane once her eyes sets to it. She prays the goddess that their path may lead to a good outcome.
The carriage moves once more and they left the bustling village in peace.