's long-awaited debut at the Debutante Ball has arrived! Despite the celebratory nature of the occasion, Athy's knowledge of events from The Lovely Princess haunt her. Will Duke Alpheus again bring Jeannette and claim before everyone there she is Claude's daughter? And if he does, how will Claude respond?! Despite everything, Athanasia vulnerably shares with her father how happy their time together has made her. Ready to accept her fate, regardless of Claude's decision, Athy prepares to say goodbye.