
Still confused why Neveah is called "the shame of Solene". Is it because she dropped her engagement? She is daughter of former maid, who is now married to her father, and is a legitimate child. But her younger sister who is illegitimate, daughter of unknown mother probably a maid too, is NOT called "the shame of " despite her illigitimacy.
I'm not sure where and when I read it but I think it was mentioned that her being looked down on by other nobles and regarded as shameful was because her father was open about his neglect/disapproval of her. Being the child of a maid played a part in that as well, but certain petty people (from maids to other nobles) will run their mouths when the only people that can forcefully retaliate against that kind of slander don't give a damn.
It feels like there are some scenes or a whole chapter skipped between ch 51 and 52.
No, its chapter mix up ch 52 and 53 are mixed up, ch52 should be ch 53, and ch 53 should 52. There may be another chapter or two missing that should be inserted after ch 51 and "53"