The Fate of Sister Agatha（4 / 8）

and illustrious family, the sole daughter cherished within the household. She possessed grace, beauty, and versatility, destined for a bright future. Her father and brothers envisioned various splendid plans, believing wholeheartedly that this apple of their eye, if not crowned queen, would at least become a duchess.

"However, the Lord always has some wondrous yet cruel arrangements: when the young girl turned eighteen, a young footman was newly employed in their house. This lad was honest and capable, a fact that no one could deny. But unfortunately, he had a face that was too handsome for someone of the lower orders. Regarding the beginning of this affair, it''s also difficult to blame the father and brothers for their carelessness.It was on a sunny summer afternoon when the young man led the horses to graze on the lawn, seemingly guided by an unseen force, his gaze drawn towards the flowerpot displayed on the lofty terrace. As his eyes met the rosy cheeks above the pot plant, and her gaze locked with his sky-blue eyes, the destinies of these two young souls became entwined in a fatal bond!

"By the stream in the early morn, he plucked a rose and adorned her luscious locks; In a voice filled with tenderness, she whispered to him countless vows. The lovers were entangled in the web of passion, having long cast aside any thoughts of their disparities. In their eyes, they beheld only the youth and beauty they shared, forgetting all about nobility and lowliness! Love burned fervently, rendering them heedless of consequence; following their primal instincts, he brought a □□ and climbed through her chamber window. Night after night, they reveled in bliss and joy, until inevitably discovered by the maiden''s family!"

"How unfortunate!" little Barbara exclaimed, shaking her head.

Amy continued, "Her father and brothers naturally viewed it as a burning disgrace. With their family''s standing, dealing with such an insignificant servant hardly