Chapter 32 The Parfume And The Schemer

• The day of the tea party arrived, bringing with it a gathering of high-society noblewomen. Ellie had informed Luna that the Dowager Duchess, Rosaura, hosted this prestigious event regularly every weekend during the final month of the year.
• Previously, Ellie had mentioned that the real Lyra was rarely ever invited to these monthly congregations. This time, however, things were drastically different. Armed with the "exciting" news of her pregnancy, Rosaura fully intended to parade Luna around the gardens, showing her off to the vicious circle of socialites.
• "Does it truly have to be like this?" Luna murmured, staring at her reflection in the ornate mirror. Her hair was exquisitely styled, perfectly neat and undeniably elegant, even though she felt deeply uncomfortable trapped beneath the lavish appearance.