Miss Rabbit had pulled Ruby over, who was nominally a maid but in actuality an advisor.
She wanted the latter to make Thomas realize that he was being used by others.
That cunning woman only wanted to play with his emotions.
However, as soon as Ruby spoke, she stunned the Lady anew.
"I know... Sir Thomas and Miss Selena have developed a fondness for each other."
"Ah?! What?!"
"Their feelings are genuine, for it is also the first time they have experienced such feelings of affection towards the opposite sex, and their initial reaction was exactly the same, to try to suppress these feelings."
"Owing to their respective positions and identities, they knew they should not fall in love, but love is such a magical thing—the more you try to stop it, the faster you fall."
Ruby said leisurely, "Those self-suppressions, deliberate restraints, and distancing ultimately nourish their love, making the palpitations in their hearts grow ever stronger."
