Chapter 192

The Chaperone of Dreams The Countess walked back to her room, feeling a little unfamiliar inside.

Strictly speaking, she was not part of the imperial family—she was only the daughter of the late Empress’ sister.

But because the Crown Princess treated her like a mother, she had always been treated almost like royalty.

Coming all the way to the North was also her way of repaying that bond.

However, after observing the castle, she realized something—

There was nothing to criticize about the Grand Duchess.

She had originally come to correct and discipline her, but instead, everything was well managed.

The Grand Duchess was firm, hardworking, and capable.

And somehow… she reminded the Countess of her younger self.

The desire to find faults slowly disappeared.

In the capital, she always felt like she was acting.

People would say things like:

“The Countess Ascellino is so strict—she would never tolerate this.”…