There was not a single cloud in the sky.
Carla carried the kids one after another down from the carriage. Looking at the endless grassland, they were overwhelmed with excitement.
"Come on, I'll take you guys to get changed."
Rogan summoned the kids with a loud voice.
"Yay, let's go."
Without any hesitation, the three girls followed Rogan, pulling Venus with them.
"Please slow down. Don't run." Venus, who was still recovering, could not catch up with their pace.
"How I wish I could be like them. Look at how happy they are." Just then, Randy cast a question toward Carla. "Mommy, when I was at their age, was I this happy?"
"You've been a quiet boy since then." Carla let out a smile. "When Josh and Venus were jumping up and down, you're reading and writing at a corner. You even complained that they were childish."
"Really? Was I that mature at two?" Randy found it hard to believe.
"You were quieter than both of them when you were babies, " Carla teased casually. "You even drank milk slower than any of them."
"Puff!" Randy was loss for words.
"All right then. Get changed now. Let me teach you how to ride a horse, " Carla urged. "Let's focus on physical development now!"
"Okay." Randy followed a subordinate to change his clothes.
Carla also came into the fitting room, getting ready to change into horse riding gear.
Right then, Marianne entered the room to pick up something. She immediately bowed when she ran into Carla. "Ms. Lierger!"
"There's no need to be so courteous with me." Carla acted casually.
"Ms. Lierger, you're a nice person…"
Marianne glared at Carla with a complicated look, hesitating on her words.
"Just spit it out if you got anything to say." Carla let out a faint smile.
"I know that the Lierger family is unparalleled in this world, and your status is beyond honorable. We wouldn't dare to offend you, but there's something I might need to remind you."
Marianne sounded utterly courteous and cautious.
"Go on." Carla cast a glance at her in the mirror.
"Lady Lisa was born in the royal family, and the royal etiquette is complicated. Sometimes small details that seem irrelevant in ordinary people are considered strict rules to them…"
Marianne paused and explained, "Ms. Lierger, please don't misunderstand. I have no other intention. I merely want to remind you."
"I understand." Carla smiled slightly. "I'm used to behaving like this, and I'm grateful for Lady Lisa's tolerance toward me. Thanks for reminding me!"
Marianne bowed once again and uttered fearfully, "I'll excuse myself."
"Okay, " Carla responded briefly. Staring at Marianne's back figure, her lips curled into a smile.
"Do you think she reminds you merely out of kindness?" Freda came in with Carla's suit in her hands. "I bet she has other intention."
"There's nothing to be worried about." Carla could not be bothered less by this irrelevant character.
"Rogan has checked her background. Marianne is a distant relative and cousin of Sir Lucas. Her family does not excel, but she is ambitious. She graduated from medical school and has been staying by Lady Lisa's side ever since."
Freda explained while helping Carla put on her suit, "Even though she's been acting humbly and one could hardly find any flaw in her behavior, I feel there's something more to her than meets the eyes."
"You're being paranoid for nothing." Carla smiled. "You're still under phobia with Selena. So now you're guarding against everyone."
"Maybe you're right." Freda let out a bitter smile. "I don't know why, but she reminds me of Selena."
"But you shouldn't judge others, " Carla uttered rationally. "We can't blame anyone without any proof. Not to mention, it's normal to be ambitious and look out for one's interest. It'll be fine as long as she doesn't hurt anyone."
"Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on her. I won't let her hurt anyone, " Freda responded. "Anyway, she got the point with what she just said. I noticed Lady Lisa was a little unhappy this morning, probably feeling that we're out of line."
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