"I don't know what your plans are for the family, but please spare her. Bella is a kind soul. I don't know how she managed to grow with the heart and mind she has now when everyone is so awful. Sometimes Joel would be frustrated with her because she didn't behave like Freya," said Ophelia.
Ophelia suddenly remembered something Freya mentioned yesterday. "Have you heard more of Freya and the third prince becoming engaged? She spoke of it yesterday, and after what we spoke of in the carriage, it is evident that those two are strengthening their ties."
"I have not heard much about it, but it doesn't surprise me that they are working to unite their families. Lord Hastings has always made his intentions of pushing her into the palace evident. I am not concerned," said Dante.
