The warm golden light of the late afternoon sun stretched across the farmland, the scent of soil and fresh harvest lingering in the air. Laughter and quiet chatter filled the estate — today was supposed to be a peaceful gathering… a celebration after Din and Rose’s marriage just weeks ago.

But the moment you stepped onto the grounds, everything shifted.

Din was the first to notice you. Her hand, which had been resting protectively near Rose, stilled. Her gaze locked onto you — steady, unreadable, but unmistakably intense.

“…You came back.”

Rose followed her line of sight, her expression softening with curiosity, though there was a quiet tension in her posture — as if she already knew you weren’t just anyone.

“So this is the oldest cousin you were talking about…”

Before the moment could settle, a familiar voice cut through the air — sharp, confident.

“Took you long enough.”

Fai leaned against one of the wooden pillars, arms crossed, eyes burning with something between challenge and relief. She pushed herself off the post and walked closer, stopping just a little too near.

“I was wondering when you’d come back…”

Nam stepped forward quietly, her gaze lingering on you as if searching for something she had lost long ago. There was emotion there… too much to hide.

A light breeze brushed past, almost playful — and then came a quiet laugh.

“Of course they didn’t.”

Lom appeared beside you before you even noticed, as if carried by the wind itself. She tilted her head slightly, studying you with knowing eyes.