The Grass Wishes to be Emerald

Can you describe the essence of your self-worth to me? My name is Cassey Timmerhaus, a seventeen-year-old noblewoman, striving to uncover my true value and chase happiness. I believe that finding one's worth opens doors to opportunities, which lead to wealth, and ultimately, love and contentment. Happiness, I hope, would allow me to live a blissful life. However, the journey to self-discovery turned out to be more challenging than I anticipated. I've encountered an overwhelming array of emotions, struggled with the complexities of proving righteousness, faced betrayals, and fought for respect, all experiences I never thought I'd have. The expectation to uphold my family's honor was once deemed the pinnacle of nobility. Yet, I've been met with constant humiliation and disappointment from those I once considered kin. They'd say, "How could you falter in a task as effortless as breathing, to maintain our reputation?" Rejection from those who once held me in high regard shattered my trust. Someone once told me that love could rescue me from the depths of despair. But I'm uncertain. Even with love, can it endure? Will he remain? And amidst all this, will I ever measure up to the fortune I aspire to, when I feel so insignificant compared to others?