Chapter 23
Despite her debut being marred by a drunken episode, Alice had made a spectacular comeback in high society the following year, even securing a coveted invitation from Duke Thisse. However…
“Can you believe she would reject such good fortune to choose a path of hardship?” Viscount Verdier sighed and shook his head, rubbing his temples.
“You’ll see, Father," Chloe reassured him with a gentle smile. “Alice will live so happily that you’ll wonder why you ever worried.”
The Viscount gazed affectionately at Chloe. She set down her teacup and began to massage her thigh, a sign that her leg was aching.
“Rest your legs on the sofa, Chloe.”
“I am all right, Father.”
Chloe quickly withdrew her hand and straightened her back. She had always striven to maintain graceful conduct since a young age, and her father could not help but pity her for it sometimes.
“Father…”
