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Chapter 28
DAHLIA :
I saw him.
I saw the man called the king like Omniel ordered me to. All of us, his children, over the table sharing a meal with him in a complete fake harmony. He showed me tears and hugged me hard enough to twist my bones. It was a new reality I had to accept. I was assigned two maids, not a single one leaving my side. Constant watching and disgusting fake affection… I never felt so certain someone could be so disturbing. Omniel was a disturbing brother. A man who I was forced to be on guard in his presence and he was always there, trying to get information from me. I didn’t know what kind but I felt nervous.
The king looked like an older version of Fredden and I didn’t expect that. Me, who knew he hated him and tried to avoid him by staying with the Duke…
A maid helped me to dress. I felt bored in my room and avoiding everyone wasn’t a wise move. Since I was in the Palace, a place fill
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