Numb to Affection

Clarissa looked at Rosalind with surprise, realizing she wasn't joking, and for a moment, she was stunned.

For the first time, Rosalind didn't refuse them.

Clarissa's heart swelled with joy. She nearly burst into laughter, but she held back for fear of displeasing Rosalind.

Suppressing her joy, Clarissa nodded repeatedly. "Great! Let's not waste any time. Let's set off right away."

With that, Clar