Masquerade of Secrets
TER
er mother,Isabelle, a talented seamstress, had once serv
unexpectedly pregnant with a third child, after two sons. Overwhelme
fered her support. She became Lady Carina's
irst to hold her. She gazed into the infant
tion of Isabelle, in tribute to her, whose unwavering support and
close to the family. She became Mirab
rally took on a nurturing role. She learned t
fell ill. With her dying breath, she
and serve Mirabelle, hono
became Mirabelle's chapero
skilled hands fini
ze met Suzanne
ady. You lo
Suzanne. For
s eyes s
ow, let's get you downs
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tea and flipping through the morning's newsletter,
BALL: A NIGH
tte had managed to publish a detailed accoun
tivating beauty and elusive smile, stole the show.
nning the article. The gazette's speedy publication puzzled him. How
abelle's entrance into the
He set aside the newsletter,
miled, taki
ghter's attire. Mirabelle's androgynous
ore last night... Who could have created s
my dear?" Si
fixed on Mirabelle. "I must know the seamstress's identity. I
mfortably, sensing her
red on Mirabelle's outfi
e... Perhaps she could transform my daughter's...u
ng his coffee,
th that enchanting lady. Her beauty an
ss from Mirabelle,
irabelle's unique
expression tur
lady should adorn herself with eleg
s flushed, but sh
ar inte
st, shall we? Mirabelle
n Mirabelle, her mind still o
d to herself. "And Mirabelle will wea
Mirabelle, noticing the faint
ell, Mirabelle? You
her. Just a re
's concer
ertain you're well? Y
e forced
e, Fathe
sipped her tea, her eye
d, it's time to consider suitable matches. I've rec
eeks flushed,
lease, I'm
rvened, settin
h Sir Powell's family. They has expressed intere
e's eyes
e? What doe
dgar
strengthening ties between our houses. The Powells are esteemed
arina
the Powells family! You'll have acc
le felt
ly know them. Can't
expression t
and happiness. The Powells will send representatives next month to discu
le's he
h? That's
een quietly obse
sider Mirabelle's feelings in t
red on his son before
e. This alliance will benefit o
air, as the conversation about
Excellent family!" he s
a shot him
ld offer some guidance? After all,
ld shr
other. No use arguing. Beside
expression t
usiasm is noted. This allian
d smile
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have
ald's mind began to wander to t
... Who could she
eaving the dining roo