Marine had been behaving oddly ever since her encounter with Eric. Much to General Avalon’s dismay, he couldn’t quite cheer her up nor find the reason behind her distress. “Welcome, Lieutenant George. I hope I didn’t bother you, but you were the only one I could turn to. Something is troubling Lucinda and she won’t tell me, I’m sure she will open up to you since you two are such good friends,” General Avalon expressed his concern and showed him the way to the piano room.
“You need not worry, General. I will speak to her and find the cause,” George assured him and went inside. He noticed Ruth practising her piano lessons beside Marine, who was lost in her own thoughts. Unlike a soon to be bride, she appeared more tired, sad and disinterested in her surroundings.
Ruth saw George in the d
