Chương 156: Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

There was a certain amount of time where distance was appropriate, even needed—one should ensure that they're not bothering an individual over and over again. She was sure that the person would soon grow to hate someone pushing herself on them. If Rosalyn Lockhart could see Catherine Duke every few months then her patience would run far longer than if the Lady would visit her every week for tea.

She might even enjoy the woman's presence every now and then.

That was how the world worked.

This applied in every relationship from friends, families and even in marriage. The Queen was sure that although there might be happy times where one couldn't help but wish to have one's partner at your side at all times there would also be an opposite feeling to that. A point where seeing the person's face would make her sick. There was a need for distance. "Yes, absence makes the heart grow fonder?" The Queen of Hearts said it to herself.

"Pardon?"