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Chapter 128. Forever
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The night had become the worst friend for Emma, she would always wait for him but he never appeared. This time, she looked outside from the balcony and insisted on staying there despite the cold. The couch was filled with covers and a small burning fire was on the side carefully warming her hands.
That day she was not allowed to go anywhere as a part of her punishment. However, she could still look outside and into the sky. Her thoughts wandering to the world outside those walls. The little glimpse she had before was not enough and was dying to see more.
"Your highness, aren't you cold? Should I give you another cover?" Hanna asked a bit concerned. The frail silver-haired woman's face was pale but she insisted on staying outside.
Even when the chamber was heating with little magical fires and many mantles to keep the warmth. Hannah and Riel couldn't help but sweat from the intense heat of the flames. Even their foreheads were cover in a soft layer of sweat. Howe
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