Diana shot her a glance and said coyly, "You're awful, poking at my sore spot again."
Rose smiled. "Your uncle and aunt are both so tall. You'll definitely grow taller too. Maybe one day, you'll suddenly be taller than me."
"I'll grow taller eventually," Diana said. "Otherwise, people will keep treating me like a child. So I need to eat even harder. The more I eat, the faster I'll grow!"
Rose: "..."
Diana resumed eating.
By the time they saw Dark again, the second half of the ball was about to begin.
Pandora walked at Dark's side, keeping a slight distance from him. She watched him briskly head toward the Noble House's long table, and her smile faded.
She knew Dark was going to dance with Diana again.
Last year, Dark had reserved the second half of the ball for Diana as well.
Their relationship must have been very close.
Of course, she could understand that. But times had changed, and she was beginning to feel a little jealous.
However, now that things had come to this, she quickly smiled again and slowly followed after him.
At Rose's reminder, Diana hurriedly rinsed her mouth, wiped the corners of her lips dry, and stood up with a bashful expression.
She normally was not like this, but for some reason, she felt especially, especially shy tonight.
"Go on." Rose quietly gave her a push from behind.
Diana hurried over, but when she reached Dark, she did not know what to say. She could only stand there hesitantly.
A hand in a white glove appeared before her eyes, followed by Dark's voice. "This lovely lady, would I have the honor of sharing a dance with you?"
"O-of course!" Diana nodded vigorously, raising her hand and placing it in Dark's palm.
Dark