Mistress Or Marriage?

A rumor says that a new feudal lord will come in the early afternoon. Sophie, who lives with her nephew, encounters the new lord, David, when she helps a child from a speedy carriage. For some reason, Sophie gets to see David, whose niece is the same age as her nephew, whenever possible. However, she also hears that David will marry Lady Lucinda soon. She imagines that the marriage between a feudal lord and a countess will be a happy marriage, but David is not excited at all. For him, marriage is just for convenience. At that time, Sophie feels the pain in her chest...?

(c)CHISATO NAKAMURA/ELIZABETH ROLLS