The pair of lovers went inside the manor after having another round of strolls in the yard, their cheeks flushed from the cold. No longer with teary eyes, giggles and smiles bloomed on their lips.
Not long after, Chairman Delaney woke up from his afternoon nap. Lariette and Ruediger stayed for a while longer with the elderly man before returning home around five.
"We'll come again, Grandpa," Lariette hugged Chairman Delaney, all smiles from having an enjoyable visit today, "Don't miss your daily walks and medicines, okay? I'd ask Aunt Helga if you didn't follow the doctor's advice."
"Grandpa, take care," Ruediger also gave Chairman Delaney a hug, "We'll come to visit you again. And listen to Lari, okay? Lest she'll come nagging at you."
Chairman Delaney groaned, clearly saying he never wanted that to happen. Sweeping his gaze from Lariette to Ruediger, he said, "Don't worry about this old man. You two, take care of yourselves. Don't get sick, okay?"
