You all don't understand that even the way Paula let them do as they please is the result ...

You all don't understand that even the way Paula let them do as they please is the result of her bad life. She was treated like that her WHOLE life until she found Vincent and co. She is too used of it, she doesnt even feel as bad as when she heard the rumours circulating. At that moment, the most important thing for her is to never let this man she loves get slandered the way she did.

Let's not forget that Paula has NEVER been potrayed as a cunning girl. She is too kind for her own good. And she only ever relies on her own, reporting to Vincent about what happened would never crosses her mind. She couldnt even ditch her bitch sister, you think she is the kind of girl that want the maid kicked out just because of her? She could never.

Let's also not forget that Paula has never imagined or experiencee what it's like to have power nor has a confidence to wield one. Becoming a lord's lover doesnt automatically made her powerful. Talking about Paula, she would even quietly agree with what those girl said, while being ashamed of herself. She felt more than anyone else how undeserving she is to Vincent. Though Vincent and co. would never think that

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She even needs to borrow a dead noble's name to marry Vincent. A maid and a noble is a taboo here