Emma was relieved to here from the butler that Aunt Helena had arrived, particularly as it gave her something to do with her morning. She had the lady's maid finish pinning her hair into the braid before descending the stairs and opening the door to the parlor.

She smiled brightly at her aunt. "You know I'd never mind," Emma said cheerfully, "Especially not now. There's hardly anything to do!" Especially with Killian working so much - although Emma did not for a moment regret staying with him.

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