The only damage done to her reputation was the damage her father did to it by bring home her cousin all those years ago, wrapping their family into a secret. What does a society love more then a secret?

Alexandra may not always get on with her ‘parents’ but she knew how to behave when they were outside of the house. So at the stern look from her father, she returned it with a innocent smile and watched where he headed, wondering what he was up to. All the while willing her step mother didn’t try to talk to her.