Bab 278: The harsh truth (1)

Hazel felt at ease right away from listening to Alessandra speak about reconnecting with her grandmother she had never met. While Hazel might be close to losing a grandparent, though there was no blood relation, she was happy for Alessandra gaining one.

Not only did Alessandra now have a chance to become close to her grandmother, Hazel was surprised to see that Edgar's grandmother was present. Rose Collins was a well-known woman who ran the social world in her time. She would help Alessandra do the same.

Alessandra had been hurt too much by the people around her and it was time that she got to be happy now. Seeing how Alessandra's life had turned around, Hazel had hope that her life could do the same. 

"Alessandra, where is my room so I can get out of this dress I travelled around in and prepare for dinner?" Hazel questioned, wanting to get dressed up like everyone else.