"You're already up, Young Master? I opened the door right away thinking you were still asleep, my apologies." Clara bowed to show her remorse before she continued, "But I guess it's great you are awake… I bear news."
"Tell me," Theo couldn't wait and sat on the bed with a hop. Clara came forward, her face was serious, and there was no former warmth there for now.
"There is a noble gathering in five days, Young Master. All the attendants were told to get the heirs ready for it. The Baroness is very busy making arrangements right now, so she won't be able to meet you for now."
Theo looked at the situation with surprise. A noble gathering? And the Merrick heirs were attending it?
"Why are we attending this one?" Theo asked with a frown. This was going to make things more complicated than usual.
"The thing is, the Merrick Barony ignored too many gatherings the past year, so it is compulsory for everyone, including the Baron, to attend this one, Young Master."
