Chapter 290: Making lanterns
It was a craft event, children were working around making several lanterns and helping out their clients make their unique designs while some focused on seeing snacks, tea and an item Abrielle hadn’t seen in a while, Coffee
"We will try to have fun, you can go along now. I am sure you have a lot of work on your hands, Lily," Alfonso replied, surprising Abrielle further that he addressed the matron by her first name. There was a particular familiarity in his tone.
Her mind raced, wondering if he was a sponsor of this orphanage. She didn’t want to rush to conclusions, and the last thing she was going to do was trust a Von Drakkar.
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, and now she was craving a cup. Coffee was definitely a must on a night like this. "I had no idea you planned on making the lanterns yourselves. As a warning, I am bad at handcrafts; if you saw how horrendous the embroidery I made for Cedric, you won’t want me close to any craft." Abrielle eagerly explained.
She was still amazed at the children’s work regardless.
"I saw the hankie your husband wore through the rose duel. If It was as bad as you described Cedric would not have worn it. I wished I had gotten one." Alfonso replied.
"I doubt you didn’t get any. I am sure several ladies offered their hankie in exchange for a rose."
It was a common practice for ladies during the rose duel to give handkerchiefs to knights they fancied hoping he would accept it. If he did, the knight was obligated to give a rose after a duel, signifying he accepts her feelings.
Among married couples, it was slightly different, although it might have the same meaning in context, some ladies gave their husbands the hankies out of obligation.