Chapter 08

Family Forth

After returning home, Martin wouldn't leave his sisters alone. The boy hovered around the young ladies, bombarding them with questions and testing their patience with his inquiries about gifts.

Lucinda was stressed. Unfortunately, the party from the previous night hadn't gone as she had hoped. She hadn't even managed to catch the attention of the Lord's son, who seemed disinterested, and that hurt her deeply.

At that moment, all she wanted to do was sew a dress even more beautiful than the previous one, hoping to finally capture the man's attention.

"Martin, please, don't bother us. I have things to do!" Lucinda said, her patience running...