Chapter Twenty Six

I walked slowly towards the palace barefooted after Martha had convinced me to rest instead of causing more commotion for myself by seeing Rueben. After entering my room, Martha helped me take off my dress as I had become too weak to do anything due to all the tears I had shed.

“I would go prepare the hot tub for you to rest in,” Martha said, leaving me standing as I didn’t even have enough energy to leave that place and return to the bed. I was only in my lingerie as I stood still unaware of my surroundings and all I did was stare directly at the window which was still wide open from my escape earlier. I could still see people going in and out of the party with a wide smile while I was here, depressed from all the emotions I had wasted on that ball.

I didn’t know when I slowly paced towards the window and the fresh breeze blew on my face making me unknowingly smile.

“My queen, your bath is ready. Should I escort you to the tub?” Marta asked, I turned around to face her with the same