She was soft-tempered, spoiled, and far too easy to fluster—at least, that’s what everyone thought. But when her thoughts suddenly became audible to the people around her, the truth spilled her hidden fears, her secret kindness, her unspoken loyalty… and the fragile heart she tried so hard to hide.= Instead of mocking her, the entire household fell head over heels in love with protecting her. The once-overlooked girl becomes the cherished center of everyone’s affection— and the one person who hears every flutter of her heart is determined to keep her for himself.