The way the prologue goes it makes it seem Anathasia wasn't even loved by her parents despite them caring for her very much, realizing and appreciating all the hard work and effort she puts in to managing their territory. Chapter Anathasia's heading North the mother is lamenting on how to manage the paperwork and take care of the territory without her. While the muscle brained and narrow minded Lillian refuses to understand or learn anything contrary to her views. That and too short sighted on what needs to be done and not having the faintest idea about the long view. For example, the gems Anathasia displayed brought in high paying customers generating work for the family jewelers that'll last at least a few months if not longer while raising additional money for the charity event. Yet Lillian only cared about the delay. Wonder how long territory going to last with Lillian making a mess of things without Anathasia to smooth things over, plan, and manage things.