Looking at Isabella, Grandma May nodded with a smile. “Of course. Let me show you around FC Manor then.”

She turned to Elizabeth beside her. “Liz, I’ll take Isa out for a stroll.”

Elizabeth nodded. “Then I’ll trouble you to host Ms. O'Connor for me.”

Isabella stood and moved to offer Grandma May support, but the old lady waved her off. “No need, Isa. I may be old, but I’m not so frail that I can’t walk unaided.”

Did she not realize this despite knowing she still traveled frequently?

Isabella still steadied her with a light touch.

Grandma May was pleased.

No matter their status, the granddaughters-in-law she chose always had impeccable character. If their character were lacking, she would not have considered them in the first place.

The group exited the main house.

Isabella addressed her bodyguards. “Wait here. No need to follow me.”

The four guards bowed respectfully and remained in place, watching as Isabella and Grandma May walked off together.

“Spring has arrived and the