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Chapter 53: The truth comes out

Author: Floxy Belle
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-16 18:11:10

The sun was about to set when we arrived at the palace. When the woman descended from the carriage, her mouth hung wide open. 'She was at the palace!' Her shock was very evident, then confusion came forward. What was she doing here? Why had this girl and this extremely handsome man brought her here? Who were they? So many questions ran through her mind.

"Your Highness, you're back." George said in a monotonous voice.

"I want all of the maids gathered now." His voice came out gentle, but Aurora felt that his actions would not be."

"Right away." The woman who stood beside Aurora, started to put two and two together. The man was the King! She had spoken to the king, the man who was surrounded by many unspeakable rumours. She trembled on her feet and she cursed under her breath. Why was she here? Did she do something wrong?

All of the maids were gathered in the dining hall. Wondering why they've been summoned, they all started making up reasons.

Gwen was searching around for her sister.
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