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Chapter 25: The reveal
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Sophia's heart raced as she made her way to Lord Arcturus' chambers, her mind replaying the conversation she had with her mother the day before. She knew she had to let him know the situation of things, she felt she had made one silly mistake to reveal that to her mother and she might never get her prince from him, she only hoped that her mother won't escalate the matter. As she entered the dimly lit room, Lord Arcturus turned his attention towards her, a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes."My Lord," Sophia began, her voice wavering with a mix of anxiety and fear, "I must share with you what transpired between my mother and me yesterday."Lord Arcturus arched an eyebrow, intrigued by Sophia's urgency. "Tell me, my dear, what did Queen Emilia reveal? Has she discovered our connection?"Sophia nodded, her expression filled with a mix of fear and uncertainty. "Isabella, my sister, must have spoken to her. My mother knows, Lord Arcturus. She knows about us."Lord Arcturus leaned back in hi
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Dear Princess Sophia,I hope this letter finds you well. I must admit, the words I am about to write weigh heavily on my heart, but I believe it is time for us to reevaluate our affair and the plans we have made.Over the past few weeks, we have found solace in each other's company, seeking comfort and forbidden pleasures in the shadows. But I cannot deny the turmoil within me, the realization that what we have been doing is not right, both ethically and morally.I have come to understand the consequences of our actions, through my encounter with the queen recently, the hurt it would cause to those we hold dear. Princess Sophia, it pains me to say this, but I must put an end to our affair, at least for now. It is time for us to face the truth and seek redemption for our transgressions and I very sure that we can carry on with this when the grounds are calm enough.I have thought long and hard about this decision, and I believe it is for the best. We must find the strength to separate
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