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Chapter 25: Who is the Culprit?
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Are you feeling sick, Your Highness?" one of my court ladies asked when I didn't leave my bed yet.
"No. Just a minute." Truth is, I feel like my body is so heavy that's why I don't want to get up. Probably because of the journey. Or maybe due to the stress I've went through last night thinking of how I would say to Demitri and his family that I will leave. At the end, I couldn't think of a strong alibi.
"How is the Her Majesty? Did you hear any news?" I asked while I'm in front of the huge mirror and the court ladies are assisting me in wearing all the necessary layers of clothes which is a burden to every living lady.
"We heard that she is already awake and is now doing well, Your Highness."
I sighed in relief. My soul can now finally have its peace knowing that the queen is safe from the dangerous poison. To know that is enough for me even though no one will know what sacrifice I have to make. At least I know that I did what is right and could be
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