42 Guests

"Remember daughter, no matter what happens, you are the family Pingui's young miss,"

A nod of acknowledgement accompanied those words. For a moment the indulgent look was gone, and in its place was a resolute look.

I smiled so that she can spare me that indulgent look again.

I hoped that tonight really was a laid back event, but I felt that with those words this year will be somewhat different.

"Mother, it seems we will have extra guests attending tonight."

"The fiancé of your eldest brother and the girl who had shown interest in the second family's eldest son. Each will be accompanied by a guest and their slaves,"

"Oh.."

"Come, let us attend the much-awaited dinner. Little one,"

"Yes mother,"

"come, mother will be by your side the entire night,"

She said grabbing my smaller hand I tilted my head up and looked at the woman allowing her to hold my hand we took the route to the final destination.

"First mistress, as the temporary House head, it is not ethical to be late,"