Juliana dragged Lucy all the way to the dining hall for morning tea, where Arthur, Theodore, and Charlotte had been waiting for some time.
“My dear, our little princess calls me 'Mom' now!”
Juliana could not wait to share this news with Arthur, so she rushed into his arms and told him right away.
“Really?”
Arthur was pleasantly surprised. No wonder Juliana never left the princess’ room last night.
The others looked at Lucy, dressed in the clothes of Charleston’s royal family.
With her fair skin, rosy complexion, and unparalleled beauty, Lucy looked even more elegant in the dress that was adorned with fine gold and white sequins. She looked like a true princess.
Arthur could not help but feel a little envious of Juliana.
He looked at Lucy expectantly, and to his surprise, Lucy did not let him down as she called out, “Dad.”
“Ah!” Arthur burst into tears after hearing her call him that.
Then, Lucy turned to greet Theodore and Charlotte.
“Hello, my siblings."
Theodore smiled and nodded. He was happy for both his parents and himself that his little sister had been found.
“Did you sleep well, Lulu?”
Considering that Lucy might not be used to them calling her Velda yet, Theodore still called Lucy by her original name.
Lucy nodded with a smile. Ever since she learned the truth, her perception of her caring brother changed significantly.
Seeing how much love Lucy was receiving from Arthur and Juliana after just one night made the alarms go off in Charlotte’s mind. She could no longer fake any more sweet and welcoming smiles.
With only five of them, Lucy seriously doubted if they could finish everything.
Juliana spread raspberry jam on a slice of toast for Lucy, who accepted it with a smile.
Lucy graciously took a bite and continuously praised how delicious it was, amusing everyone at the table.
However, Charlotte seemed somewhat down as she sipped her Earl Grey tea.
Maybe Juliana did not offer her jam on toast because she was not her biological daughter. She cursed inwardly, 'Damn you, Lucy!'
Of course, Juliana would not neglect Charlotte just because of Lucy’s arrival. When Charlotte’s thoughts had drifted far away, Juliana teased, “My dear Charlotte, are you jealous? Are you mad that we’re ignoring you after we found your sister?”
Lost in her thoughts, Charlotte instantly tensed up upon hearing Juliana’s words. She hastily forced a smile and said, “No, of course not. I’m very happy that my sister is back. You’ve gone through so much to get her back, so it’s only right for you to take care of her.”
Although her words rang hollow, Juliana found them amusing and affectionately responded.
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