Chapter 333
"It is good to know the people can see she’s no good." — Aware that her husband was pleased by their daughter’s performance, the Duchess spouted, disgusted by the celebration of a disliked child.
"Elenaide, I do not want to hear this. Much less now."
"People will continue to see for themselves."
"I thought we agreed until you decided to confide in me these comments would cease. Were your words a lie to keep our peace momentarily?"
"... The lengthy wait made my mood turn sour. I recall our agreement... I will honour it, husband." — Inhaling deeply to keep the reign of her tongue, Elenaide granted to a strict Orland. Allowing with the following silence an opportunity for their youngest to loosen the tension.
"..... Umh... Sister looks pretty."
"..." — Stranged by her favoured daughter’s comment, Elenaide’s brow raised. Excusing it quickly as a way to please her father, for the child mentioned was cared for by the man.
"She does. My daughters are pretty. After this public ceremony, we shall go see her, sweetie."
"! That would be great. Her dress is marvellous. I would like to see her wear it up close."
A sincere smile was given at her father’s invitation. Nevertheless, even when interest was placed on her sibling, her sight would also drift to the Prince standing close to her, quickly feeling the yearnings of a capricious heart pulsate again even while self-awareness was starting to be gained in the youngest of the Sylfinnier.
’Sigh... The Crown Prince appears dreamy... How can I make it so my reputation before him improves...’ — Theressa considered truly concerned about her previous behaviours. Thankful of the conversations Orland incited so some reason could be sowed in his young and easy-to-disturb child.
Nonetheless, beside her, another sibling sat... quiet and unbothered by anything the family members could say... staring blankly at a younger and beauteous sister whose gaze wouldn’t turn to him as her attention was on who she truly cared for of her family in that brief moment the event allowed.