Sunny's accident broke the tension int the room and woke up Void. The panther jumped down and chased the dog out of the living room. As soon as Sunny's lips and Void's growling disappeared into the corridor, Mrs. Elsworth ordered for the door to be closed.
Meanwhile, Lady Silver was staring at her daughter with raised eyebrows, her expression calm but surprised at the same time. "Did you just threaten to throw me out?" she asked, her voice uncertain.
Mauve nodded. "Yes mother, I did. I love and respect you but not even you can tell the crown princess to shut up. People have lost their heads for smaller things than this. I implore you to understand and sit down." She was polite, but forceful.
Lady Silver's lips trembled. It was hard to tell if she was biting back a response or trying to smile. But, she sat down and clenched her fists. "I am calm." she forced out of her mouth. "I am sorry for losing my mind crown princess." she stood up again and bowed slightly.
