Capítulo 48: The Decision

Instead of responding immediately, Andromeda drew closer to her mother. Her hazel eyes were filled with curiosity and a touch of defiance with a trembling undertone. "Mother, why was I not informed about this?" she questioned, her voice carrying a hint of slyness.

She made sure to relay how disturbed the news had made her. How much the hatred from her tutor's was a shock to her? Because this was the groundwork for later.

The Duchess, maintaining her stern demeanor, retorted curtly, "This matter does not concern you, Andromeda. Return to your room." She then turned her gaze to Dinsmoore and instructed him to summon Mariglen, the headmaid, immediately. Her disappointment in Dennis was palpable; the young maid should have prevented Andromeda from entering the study.