"T-That's… well… if Your Highness insists…"
Krista's voice faltered slightly. She bowed her head again—not out of obligation, but out of genuine respect.
Yet even as she tried to gather herself, that lingering question refused to leave her mind.
Just then, sensing the tension in the room had finally softened—at least marginally—Princess Snow took the opportunity to gently steer the situation toward something more formal.
Her posture shifted with a quiet poise, and the soft smile she wore became a touch more diplomatic, yet still warm.
After all, as the one who led this unexpected visit, it was her responsibility to speak first.
To be honest, what had happened earlier wasn't entirely unexpected.
She'd prepared herself mentally for the possibility that Riley's mother—or rather, any of his family members—might react strongly to their sudden appearance.
But even with that mental preparation… she hadn't anticipated things turning quite like this.
