Ophelia's words were repeated again and again in Violet's head.
The heroine wanted to have her path. It was a virtuous decision, that should have been supported. But it was also a reminder to Violet that she had been conceited all this time.
By sticking to her belief and goal of changing the fate given to them by the story, she completely ignored the fact that they were living beings with their minds, not only characters created by someone else.
Ophelia never wanted to be a lady. She always liked swords. It was evident since they were children, yet Violet always thought of her as someone who was the perfect heroine who could save the blackened male lead.
Cassiel never liked Ophelia. He had shown it publicly on every occasion, yet Violet only dismissed his feelings as something that would change once he grew up.
