Before, Marcia used to call her Cece, but at some point, it became Mrs. Dreskin.

Claudia was accustomed to it and chose not to dwell on these minor matters.

After her meal, Claudia took a leisurely stroll in the garden and then made her way to the piano room for some practice.

At the end of October, the coldness of autumn began to appear in Linmarsh. The morning sun gave off a deceptively warm glow, but the breeze carried a definite chill.

Before sitting down at the piano, Claudia slipped into her room to put on a thin sweater for warmth.