Many years went by and the Chamber family was prosperous thanks to the duke's lucky charm Genevieve; she brought happiness and joy to the lonely duke plus gave inspiration to Drocell. For her 8th birthday, Daniel gave his daughter a necklace in which he placed n her neck himself. "What do you think of your present my lovely?" He asked with his normal, he was happy since finding Genevieve on his front porch 8 years ago.

"It… It is beautiful father." Genevieve couldn't believe how pretty it was, she had gotten toys up to this point in her life so getting a present like this symbolized that she was becoming a woman.

"Sadly, it isn't as pretty as you; it's feeble compared to your glow when you smile Genevieve." Daniel said as he embraced his daughter as they both stared into the mirror in front of them.

"Father… please stop embarrassing me… I am not a little girl anymore." Genevieve said as a deep crimson blush appeared on her face; she touched the pendent on her neck… she truly felt like a woman with it on. "You're right," Daniel replied as he petted her softly," I only wish you could stay this innocent forever…" He said then a knock came from the door, the door cracking moments afterward.

"Pardon the intrusion master but if Lady Genevieve doesn't leave now then she'll be late for her appointment." Drocell peeked into the room.

"Ah yes… Ann is very generous for seeing my daughter after just getting off her honeymoon." The duke smiled as He let go of Genevieve and walked out of the room. Drocell waited at the open door until Genevieve was done brushing her hair and walked over to him. He helped her tie on her bonnet then he smiled slightly," Are you ready my lady?"

"Yes, let's go." Genevieve said nodding and the two set out to the carriage in order to go to Madame Red's office.

At the office, Madame Red spoke to Genevieve about recent pain she was having lately.

"You've been bleeding?" She asked as Genevieve nodded. Madame Red only smiled as she embraced the young girl tightly, "Oh sweetheart, that's wonderful! That is perfectly normal, you are just entering womanhood; ever girl goes through it."

"Some birthday present…" Genevieve sighed, that must mean this isn't a once then you're done thing.

"It's a wonderful thing Genevieve… This means you will be able to bear your future husband a child." Madame Red said. This made Genevieve smiled, she always wanted to be a mother… she couldn't wait until she could tell her father the great news but Madame Red beat her to it by giving the duke a phone call after Genevieve left with Drocell.

Later that night, she tried telling her father but instead he had news to tell her.

"I-I'm betrothed?"Genevieve was shocked but then she sighed silently," I… I don't know what to say."

"The Viscount of Druitt, your dear cousin, has asked for your hand and I approved." Daniel smiled as he wrapped his arms around his daughter, "Your speechlessness tells me everything dear daughter." He figured that she was happy but he was far from right. "He is a nice man; he will make a wonderful husband ... he's a doctor."

'I bet you he cannot fix my heart that you just broke with that medical degree father…' Genevieve thought as she faked a smile as she asked," When do I meet him?"

"He has invited us to one of his parties so you shall meet him there." Daniel was happy that his daughter approved of this marriage by smiling and asking him that very question; It was his dream that one day his daughter would marry a noble and truly become one herself.

"When is it?"

"Not for another month sweetheart." He said as he kissed her forehead and stared into her eyes," I am so proud to call you my daughter Genevieve... You are finally becoming a woman."

Genevieve embraced her father, silently weeping as she hid into his chest, what could be mistaken for tears of joy was really tears of sorrow… she was doomed.

Author's Notes: I apologize that this chapter is short.. i thought it was going to be alot longer than this ^.^''''