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.