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Princess – Part 12

The long day finally turned to night, and the Campbell family was having a slightly late dinner.

“Tonight’s table feels festive,” remarked Lucy Campbell, Cecily’s mother, as she studied the faces around the table. Long red hair, reminiscent of Cecily’s but somewhat faded, framed her haggard cheeks. Weakened and often bedridden, she sat down with Fio’s assistance.

It certainly is.

Cecily glanced at the faces around the table and smiled. Until recently, it had been just her father, mother, Fio, and herself. After her father’s passing, it had become three, and with Aria’s arrival, they were back to four. Today, with the addition of four new guests—Doris had finally awakened—they totaled eight. The already cramped table felt even more crowded.

“This is my first time having dinner with so many people.”

Charlotte watched as Fio and Penelope placed dish after dish on the table.

Lucy gently placed her hand on Charlotte’s head, smiling warmly. “Eat