Unlike before, Daphne was treated at once by Ramona. She was told to gargle a mixture of hot water and garlic.
"I'm sorry, Daphne! My son is hot-headed and--" Ramona got interrupted rudely by Freda.
"And arrogant!" cried Freda while holding the cup to Daphne's lips.
"Well, yes. Arrogant," repeated Ramona humbly.
Freda made a huffing sound.
"But he is very attracted to Daphne!" Ramona observed truthfully.
"Just like the king did to you! He plucked you out of your family and made into a vampire?" Freda reminded Ramona acidly.
"I appreciate it if my past was deleted along with my name, Freda. Please, accept me as I am," pleaded Ramona quietly.
"Ma, this wound is nothing. Miss Ramona helped me," Daphne informed Freda after she spit the last gargle. She peered inside her mouth throu
