Chapter 26

Jisen had never thought highly of her own appearance. Furthermore, she knew nothing about dressing up. Yet even to her eyes, the clothes and accessories Viscountess Baker had sent were luxurious and suited her remarkably well. Even after Dieren left, Jisen remained in the drawing room, sipping the rest of her tea. Susan came over and kept fidgeting with the hem of Jisen’s dress. Pretending to give in, Jisen asked, “Are you disappointed the Duke left so soon?” “Yes… I wish he’d stayed a little longer, especially since you came downstairs all dressed up, Miss.”