Chapter 57: [Bonus chapter]

When Lucy returned to the gazebo in the garden, she was surprised to see everyone smiling and chatting with Ana.

When she had left, everyone was passing her a scornful look or assessing her value.

"Ah, you are finally here." Ana took the large box from Lucy and kept it on the table.

"I know that I should have arranged better gifts as the duchess. But I still hope that you will enjoy it." The large box had various small pouches adorned with a pearl brooch.

It had a strange but addictive fragrance. They have not seen anything like that in the past.

"I never knew that tea could be given in such a fancy pouch." Emilia touched the soft fabric with her eyes shining. "I would rather place my rare gems in it."

The shining red and pink cloth of the pouches had a charm of it.

"Ah, do you like it? I found a good shop while I was shopping for my marriage. They specialize in making small pouches, bags, purses and every customized accessory.