Chapter 17 She Entered His Study

The young lady who was rescued back at the market in San Lucari was named Chiara Fontana. Alessandro kept his word and gave her some money, but Chiara had nowhere to go, and she was still in shock. When Lucia saw the frightened look on Chiara's pale face, she was reminded of the time when she first arrived at the manor. So, she took pity on Chiara and pleaded with Alessandro to let Chiara stay with them. Alessandro was silent on the matter, so Lucia assumed he was fine with it. Chiara wasn't even 20. She had soft curly brown hair and glittery doe-like eyes. When she smiled, faint dimples could be seen on her cheeks. She was well-mannered and full of gratitude. She would always follow Lucia around, looking at the latter in admiration and calling her "Donna Lucia" in her sweetest voice. Lucia quickly took a liking to Chiara. She gave Chiara all the pretty dresses she rarely wore, and when the afternoon sun was just nice, she would have tea with Chiara in the garden and listen to