Twice that day, Clare felt restless in her yellow room and even the library. She'd been holing up in only those parts of the house. She was too shy to go anywhere even Shirley reassured her again and again that it was her home now.
But today was one of those days that Clare just couldn't stay inside anymore. It was also due to the fact that the Duchess was not around in the castle. Although they hadn't seen each other again since the ring choosing incident, Clare wasn't looking forward to another face-to-face with the stone-cold Duchess.
Clare wanted to go outside and soak up some spring sun. She saw from her bedroom's window a magnificent cherry blossom that bloomed lusciously.
Standing in front of the mirror, Clare fastened the last tiny gold button on her silk blouse which she matche
