“Now you are trying to disillusion me, but I have believed all my life that I would find the real love which comes from my heart and my soul. Once I found Prince Charming, we would live happily ever after!”
The Earl smiled.
“Go on believing it. It would be a great mistake for you to become disenchanted and an even greater mistake if you married someone and found out the truth once the ring was on your finger.”
“That is what I am afraid of, but I pray and pray that one day someone will love me with his heart and soul and I will love him in the same way. Then we will really be happy.”
She spoke very softly and, as she finished speaking, the Earl put his hand over hers.
“Then go on praying, Flavia, and somehow we will ensure that you find what you are seeking.”
“And I hope you will f
