Chapter 903: River Takes Poppy to the Pace Family

River’s eyes betrayed a flicker of doubt as she glanced at the two servants standing nearby. Their cautious response followed after a moment of silence. "It’s Miss Alina from the Pace family banquet," one of them said carefully. River’s expression darkened briefly, but in an instant, it brightened again. If enduring a moment of displeasure was the cost of visiting the Pace family, she was willing to endure it. Putting on a gentle demeanor, she smiled and said, "Alright, last time was my fault. This time, I’ll make it up to you by taking you to meet Alina at the Pace family." "But we need to let Grandpa know first. Shall we go now?" she suggested. Poppy, obedient as ever, nodded her round little head and reached out with her chubby hand to take River’s. The two servants moved to follow them, but River stopped them with a calm tone. "You both stay here. I’ll speak to Grandpa myself and take Poppy with me." As the words fell, Poppy’s soft, white cheeks flushed pink. He said in his sw