Ep. 9: Slumber party reveals hidden feelings while Anne's past and a new threat emerge

During a slumber party celebrating exam success, maid Anne Shelley observes the unspoken affection the girls hold for Catarina. A flashback details Anne's traumatic childhood, where a fire killed her mother and left her scarred, leading her father to reject her as a marriage prospect. After joining the Claes family, Anne initially viewed herself as a mere tool until Catarina’s personality shifted following an accident. Catarina’s kindness allowed Anne to embrace her true self, and she later defended Anne against her father’s forced marriage arrangement. Meanwhile, Geordo eagerly anticipates a fancy invitation from Catarina, only to find she requested help harvesting crops instead. The episode concludes with Catarina facing an individual who threatens to expose her alleged evil deeds.

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