Chapter 21

“If you don’t mind, may I ask your name?”

“My name is Clarisse Sostria. I’m the third daughter of Count Sostria.”

“Oh, how lovely. I’m so envious that you have two older sisters!”

I covered my mouth and smiled demurely. Clarisse, the young woman standing before me, furrowed her brows ever so slightly.

Ah, so you’re that kind of person.

I nearly shook my head in disbelief. It seemed this woman would get along far better with Ophelia than with Helena.

“Um, I know it’s rather rude to ask something like this of someone I’ve only just met, but…”

“What...