Ever since Michael was sent to the border, Clarissa had been moody. She also rarely came to Miss Ruwina's boutique. Miss Ruwina was actually working on a wedding dress for Clarissa.
Winny became increasingly lonely because many young men were sent to the border.
Princess Jasmine realized that the situation of the people in Winny was becoming very grim. Many recently married couples were forced to send their husbands to the border.
Loris was lucky because he didn't have to fulfil the obligation to go to the border. There was also the advantage of being the future Duke. His future had to be protected.
"Do you know how Clarissa is?" Morris Carson asked during dinner with Loris. "I heard Princess Jasmine is throwing a garden party for the royals. She wants to entertain the ladies in Winny.
