Offered Warmth

"I have chosen all of them because I have ruined their families. It is only repentance. Evangeline, I am not what you think." Evan frowned, not really understanding how he could ruin someone. If he was talking about the war then the emperor was responsible for it.

"Your grace, you are here." Gabi's eyes sparkled as she held Diana's hands and brought her closer to Dami, ignoring Evan as if she was not there at all. "My daughter had just joined the staff of the palace. She wanted to thank you for your kindness." Gabi gently pushed Diana toward the man.

Diana smiled sweetly but her face showed confidence that was rare in the noble women.

"Your grace, thanks to you, I have been having a great start. It did not feel like I was working somewhere else, but the maids made me feel like I was at home." The woman smiled brightly as she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at Dami coyly.