Hunter barked happily and wagged his tail when he received praise for what he had done. The petting he was receiving was more than enough for his work. When he heard Samuel state his reply, the dog nodded his head once before getting back on all fours. Once he did so, he turned around and walked out of the manor before running back towards the town. It wouldn't be long before the Doctor returned, only to find bottles of medicine missing.<br/><br/>Jocelyn's eyes widened when she heard Edgar speak his peace. Was this really happening? This was like a dream come true! She was so elated to hear this wonderful news. She wouldn't have to give up her profession after all, and she wouldn't have to be married. This was truly glorious. Evelyn would be relieved to hear the news as well. Maybe she could try to set Edgar up with her? It would be worth a shot at the very least. She wasn't even going to pretend that she was upset about this. Why would she?<br/><br/>"I understand completely," She replied with an honest smile on her face, "It's because you love another, correct? Would it perhaps be my sister Evelyn? If so, I'd be so full of happiness. She really loves you, and I couldn't feel right about marrying you either. It would hurt her too much, and she's my sister. So, don't feel bad about this. I hope that you'll treat Evelyn with the utmost love and happiness." she hugged him and smiled back before she heard large footsteps behind her. Her face grew pale as she knew all too well who it was. It was her father, and he slammed his ax down at the ground.<br/><br/>"So, what is this I'm hearing about breaking off the engagement?" he roared with anger as he looked at Jocelyn, "Are you seriously that worthless that not even Edgar would want you? You are a pathetic daughter!" hearing this shouldn't have shocked her, but hearing it actually being spoke hurt her. His yelling was so loud that her mother and Evelyn had even opened the door to see the commotion. Evelyn's eyes widened as she looked at Edgar and Jocelyn. They really broke off the engagement after all?<br/><br/>"Father, please listen! He wants to marry Evelyn, not me! That's how it should have happened. You should have betrothed Evelyn to Edgar even though she is my younger sister." she knew her father wouldn't listen to reason, but she tried anyways. Anything to not have him angry with Evelyn or Edgar. His anger seemed to temporarily cease before he looked at Edgar.<br/><br/>"You have my blessing to marry Evelyn if you so choose. We will have a wonderful feast on the day of your wedding!" he had a smile on his face and gave a curt nod before turning to Jocelyn. He gave her a heartless, cold glare. He gave a grunt of disappointment. "Jocelyn, get your things and leave. You are not welcome here and you are no longer my daughter!" Evelyn and her mother gasped in shock and sadness while Jocelyn simply just stared at him. Was he that cruel of a man? The answer was yes. She was being shunned because her betrothed didn't want to marry her. Regardless of her father's attitude, she bowed in respect.<br/><br/>"Yes, sir..." she replied before retreating to her former home, and gathering her things. While she was away, her father was smiling and talking with Edgar. Evelyn had begun to sob due to her sister's banishment. Why was her father so cruel? Any attempts to plea for her sister ended up in her father immediately silencing her. Her mother simply shed tears while comforting the younger daughter. Her husband was a cruel man for doing such a thing. Hopefully the villagers could see it too, and maybe Jocelyn wouldn't have to be homeless. That was all she hoped and prayed for anyways. Jocelyn had her things in a basket as she looked at Evelyn. She couldn't help but to cry a little at seeing her sister and mother in so much pain. She mouthed the words 'Be happy, sister.' before walking away from her family for the last time. Her father glared at the banished daughter, making sure she left the home. It had begun to snow as Jocelyn was walking and carrying her things. Soon, she was greeted by Hunter. Hunter whimpered as he saw the basket. What had happened? She set down the basket to bend down and pet him.<br/><br/>"The engagement is over, and father banished me. It will be okay though, Hunter. We will do what we can to survive, I promise." Hunter whimpered once again before running back into the direction of the manor. She seemed confused as to why Hunter was running off, but she picked up her basket and began to follow him. What on earth was this dog up to?