It's a small world, for sure. I never thought I'd see something like this. Archduke Eldric Harrow, the one who betrayed and killed Sophia's family, turns out to be the father of the woman standing before us, Ariella Harrow. Judging by Sophia's reaction, she's having a hard time processing this for sure.
"It's nice to meet you too," I say, bowing slightly to Ariella while holding onto Sophia's hand, hoping she keeps her cool. "I'm Asteria, and this is my wife, Lisa."
Ariella pauses for a second when she sees Sophia, looking a bit shocked.
Has she figured it out? I wonder, feeling a bit anxious.
But then, she smiles, "It's wonderful to meet you, Lisa," and I breathe a sigh of relief. That was close.
"Thank you, milady," Sophia says quietly, her voice steady, masking the storm of emotions I know she harbors.
