She stopped abruptly at Ambrosia’s interjection, a small knowing smile playing about her lips; some things never changed, despite moving away from the family. In her own way, Adrienne had missed this type of interaction. It wasn’t often that she saw resistance of any kind in her household, nothing like what she’d witnessed back at the Selwyn Manor. Against her better judgement, she thought she might invite Ambrosia over more often, if at least to keep her fighting wits about her. “Of course. I don’t think any expense should be spared, at least where that is concerned. Perhaps something around Christmastime?”

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