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Camila

I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about Madam being in the house. The mere thought of her presence filled me with dread.

I kept wondering how long she would stay and what might happen during that time. Had I not woken up early and gone downstairs to check on Katya, I wouldn't have known she was at the door.

Relief washed over me because if she had called one of the workers from the servant quarters to let her in, she might have found me in her son's bed. The mere thought of her reaction sent chills down my spine. I wasn't fooled by her kindness; I knew it was all for Katya. To her, I was still just a Belvarian slave.

Interacting with Ronan around his mother was incredibly difficult. I was grateful when he allowed me to leave.

As soon as I entered my room, I exhaled deeply, my heart pounding in my chest. The realization that she was here made everything feel more intense and frightening.

I tried to gather enough courage before heading to the kitchen, determined to help