chapter 17

After breakfast....

Eliana embarked on her duties as a duchess by visiting the orphanage home . Despite the challenges she faced as a newly disliked figure in the aristocratic circles, her heart was set on making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The warmth of the morning sun embraced her as she stepped outside the castle walls, determined to bring light to the lives of the children at the home.

As she entered the gates of the orphanage, a sense of purpose filled her being. The children's eyes lit up at the sight of her, their smiles like beacons of hope in the midst of adversity. Eliana spent the day playing, reading, and listening to the stories of the little ones, their laughter echoing through the halls.

In those moments, surrounded by innocence and pure joy, Eliana found solace and renewed strength. Despite the challenges that awaited her back at the castle, the love and gratitude of the children filled her heart with a sense of fulfillment. As the day drew to a close, she left the orphanage home with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that her role as a duchess extended far beyond the grandeur of the castle walls.

Eliana got to the castle looking very stressed and worn out after playing with the children for hours and decided to skip dinner and just headed up to her room where her and Damon shared.

As she got inside,her face was in awe of what she saw...