The chapter seems to be emphasizing Leslie's skepticism a lot, so that gives me hope that Selice is a genuine friend instead of someone with a hidden agenda like she fears.
I hope Selice is good ! Also, low key, I kind of want the story to move along a little faster -- like when we gonna get to the Arabella choosing event??
I'm hoping she is really who she is right now and is not deceiving leslie. She needs another friend who's not from the Salvatore's nor a boy(friend)
Since she's from the countryside she probably has no idea about the controversies surrounding leslie nor wants to join the power struggle of the aristocrats. Plus she's cute, assumingly smart and shares common interest with leslie, and did I already mention how cute she is with that cotton candy hair? Come on please be her trustworthy friend!