@insaneinsomniac I copy paste this from the novel translation
"No, it’s not a good way. If I take off my stepmother and sister’s masks here, I may be satisfied inside, but it’s hard to get rid as her daughter. Having no power to stand on my own feet yet, I’m in a position to live with the...
@beazacha actually in the novel the Emperor is great friend with the late Duke Crescente, so it's understandable if he wants to meet Adriana after a long time
but isn't this messed up the plot ... people started to treat her differently because her skin color changed and that's totally relatable for real life situation