He chuckles at the confession but the second comment gives him pause. It's not a wholly unexpected thing for her to say, after all, she cannot imagine that this will be her home forevermore. No, she will move forward with her life at some point. When? They don't know. She's a bit of an enigma to them, as welcome as she is. But if she is dreading the future, and not fine with the changes that are about to take place, that is never pleasant to hear.

Emily hasn't told her brothers all her own concerns, especially not the worry that Sylvie might be in trouble. There is of course one specific type of trouble that young women are prone to get into, and if that's the case, she can only hope Sylvie will eventually come to her about it. Emily wouldn't judge but to possibly have a pregnant young lady in her care... Yes, she'd prefer to know in advance in case something goes wrong.

Melbourne is not thinking that far at the moment, and of that Sylvie could be grateful of.

"As far as I know, it doesn't seem you need to leave quite yet, not on our account at least. Emily is not about to issue a banishment." He says that lightly, with a friendly gleam in his eyes. "Not only are we looking forward to seeing the finished painting, your presence allows my niece the opportunity to practise her French." It's a two-way street: English for Sylvie, French for Frances.

"But naturally I do not know the particulars of your plans. If you are expected elsewhere soon, we will understand."

It isn't a direct question, but it is an offer for her to speak more if she so chooses.