Chapter 171

• Ella's POV
• The dining table stretched longer than I expected, adorned with polished silverware, crystal glasses that sparkled beneath the warm amber glow of the chandelier, and dishes so varied and abundant it felt like we had walked into a royal banquet. Steaming platters of roasted meats, glazed vegetables, thick stews, and freshly baked breads filled every inch of space, their rich scents weaving together in a mouthwatering haze that clung to the air.
• It was overwhelming—in the best possible way.