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[The royal garden]

"I dreamt of a woman......
a rather beautiful one......"
Ashaya remarked, her voice trailing off.

"she had pinkish red eyes and blonde hair....now that I think about it she resembled you athy.

I wonder who she is..."
Her gaze drifting downward.

"She was saying such sweet things...."
Ashaya remarked her voice gentle.

She couldn't help but notice the astonished expressions of those around her, including Claude.

Let me remind you of her, Ashaya almost said to Claude.

"It must be Lady Diana..."
Felix mumbled, his tone tinged with sadness.

"Mommy?"
Athanasia queried, her eyes wide.

"Perhaps..."
Ashaya replied, her smile lingering.

The atmosphere remained serene as Claude sipped his tea while the girls ate their delightful treats.

"Papa is that good?"

"It's not enjoyed for it's taste."

"Athy wants what papa is having!"

"Athanasia."
Ashaya's voice rang out.

Capturing her sister's full attention, a rarity indeed for the older twin to call her sister by her full name.

"You are far too young to drink tea....
Besides....Why persist in pursuing something you know nothing about?" Ashaya exclaimed, momentarily lost in thought before regaining her composure.

Claude, however, was struck by an unwelcome memory, a shadow of his past when he had uttered similar words to Diana.

"But you may have it just this once," Ashaya said, affectionately ruffling Athanasia's hair.

Felix wore an expression that seemed to question his own expectations.

(Author: I feel you Felix)

All eyes turned to Claude, seeking his approval.

"Let her have it, if she wants to I won't stop her."
Claude replied with an air of indifference.

The maid presented Athanasia with a delicate cup of tea, her gaze then drifting to Ashaya, who appeared lost in a reverie.

In an instant, Ashaya found a cup in her own hands.

"It's like flowers are blooming inside athy's mouth!"
Athanasia exclaimed with delight.

Felix elaborated on the origins of their mother's cherished tea, Siodonna.
The tea that held a special place in her heart. This affection was passed down to Claude, who found joy in it as well, though he faced a stern warning to refrain from expssing it from Claude.

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[Ruby Palace]

"What are you drawing princess?"
Felix inquired.

Athanasia was engrossed in her drawing, while Ashaya gazed out the window, savoring a cup of milk.

"Ashy!!"
Athanasia called out eagerly.

"Yeah, what is it?"
Ashaya responded.

"Can you describe mommy for me, I wanna draw her!"
Athanasia requested.

"Of course,"
Ashaya replied, moving closer to Athanasia's side.

"Do you want me to draw her for you?"
Ashaya offered, settling onto the floor and picking up a pencil.

"Yup!!"
Athanasia exclaimed.