As Diana entered the room, Vivi's bright voice called out, "Mother! You're finally here!"
Diana's heart immediately lifted, her daughter's radiant smile banishing the lingering heat of her encounter with Cassius.
She returned the smile, her face softening with warmth as she crossed to the bedside, her steps quick but graceful despite the flush still coloring her cheeks.
Standing beside Vivi, she gently caressed her daughter's hair, her fingers threading through the soft strands with a tender, protective touch.
"My darling." She said, her voice warm and soothing. "How are you feeling? Any pain in your chest today? Any difficulties at all?"
Vivi shook her head, her eyes sparkling with a vibrant energy that warmed Diana's soul.
"Nothing's wrong today, Mother!" She said, her voice bright and bubbling with enthusiasm. "I feel so alive, truly like I could run if I wanted to!"
"..And especially today, with Young Master Cassius here."
