Bab 357: I'm not improperly dressed, I'm properly reposed

Isabelle enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the room, relishing the moment, savoring this time with her family, but was drawn back into reality by the sound of several raps against her door.

She looked up toward the entrance with a start. For a moment she thought it might be one of her husbands, but none of them would knock, and a quick glance around the room showed that they were all present.

Her head immediately turned to face Lyov, then, as she moved to get out of bed, and then the blankets, only to realize that she was still in a state of undress.

It wasn't a quick matter to get dressed, so that left her with the question of answering the door to a stranger while mostly naked, or not answering at all...

Phoenix, fortunately, solved the dilemma for her, as he got up out of the chair he'd been lounging in and made his way to the door himself. He looked casual, unhurried.