"I've also heard the story of Mr. Osenfort restoring the family's glory. He is truly remarkable. A friend of mine from Draleon inherited the fortune of her fallen family, but unfortunately, she wasn't as lucky."
This refers to Miss Gawder. At the beginning of the year, when Shard wrote back, he playfully suggested, "I'll just keep Mia here in the future," and is still waiting for the lady's reply.
The woman in the black and red gown presented a gentle smile:
"Things will get better, everything will get better."
Feeling the conversation was a bit awkward, she initiated a new topic on her own:
"If you visit not in winter, you can see the flowerbeds I've planted in the courtyard. In the garden behind the mansion, I've hired a gardener to take care of the flowers, and they bloom beautifully every spring."
Thus, Shard engaged in a talk with the lady about the estate, learning that Lady Osenfort rarely accompanies Mr. Osenfort to the city due to her poor health.
