ooh , that sounds perfect . . .

( basically watering at the mouth )

ooh ! do you have any fish yet ? mussels are wonderful during the early summer , especially with a nice white wine . . .

aww , i missed all of you too ! brussels gets so busy this time of year . . .

but no matter ! what have you been up to ?

i could do cool make-up . . .

you did ? this must've taken a lot of time . . .

( she can't help herself , she immediately opens the package up. her curiosity is too much ! )

valentines --

( even her heavy layers of face powder can't hide her blush. still , she accepts the gift )

for me ? are you sure ? you're very sweet . . .

( lovino's got good timing , she just got done curling her hair ! not that she thought anyone was coming over , but maybe just the mailman would appreciate it )

lovi ? lovi , hi !

. . . what's that ?

( don't mind her surprised tone -- she really wasn't counting on anyone )

♡ // she is soo perfect . . . . .

♡ // welcome back anthony bridgerton <3

. . . seem all the more bleak. she quietly harbours a wish that someone would come and save her from everyday life.