Duchess Grandis paused, she looked at her daughter if she was listening. Satisfied that her princess has shown interest, she continued.
"The Imperial Earl always has trouble controlling his desires and has lost his beloved daughter," She took a sip of her tea, "I won't be surprised if the child ran away."
Cailina remained silent, it wouldn't be surprising if a young woman decided to run away from her family, considering the horrific things that happen behind their doors. How pitiful. The Imperial Earl was known for his extreme hobbies, few only knew his pastimes.
Her mother narrated the story of the missing daughter, some said that she was taken by the enemies of the Earl, and most believe that the young woman had enough of her father's treatment. A rumor was just a rumor, the Earl himself never confirmed anything.
"Alright, enough of this nonsense. I was informed that you've been holed up for many days," Her mother patted Cailina's hair, "Why don't we go shopping?"
