But even as she kept telling herself it was impossible, deep down she couldn't help but feel afraid.
Afraid that what she worried about would become reality.
Afraid that the lowly, poor woman would become a well-bred lady like her,
Now, the main reason Lady Octavia stood by her and wanted to matchmake her with Ashton Heath was because she felt that the Heath family and the Kelloway family were matching in social and economic status.
If Lady Octavia knew the true situation of the Kelloway family, no matter how much she liked her, she might probably hesitate.
If Joanna became the daughter of the White family, with the White family's current status and position, what reason would Lady Octavia have to object to her being with Ashton Heath?
Even the Kelloway family now wanted to rely on the power of the White family.
If Joanna became the daughter of the White family, she would have no advantage in front of her.
Rebecca Kelloway absolutely couldn't tolerate such a thing happening.
