Eleanor's POV As I left my dad’s presence, I couldn’t return to my room. I had to go stay with two of my cousins who were just my age, Bella and Nella, they were twins and we were a trio, best of friends, always sharing secrets with each other. I walked through the corridor that led to their apartment which was beside their parents. Seeing my tightened face, Bella, who was playing chess with his sister, stood up and walked towards me, her hands spread wide. Upon seeing this, Nella followed suit. “What’s wrong, chipmunk?” Bella asked as she often called me. I would smile hearing her call me this at other times but right now, my heart was heavy. I wasn’t only thinking of the decision dad had already made to arrange me in a marriage with the monster, Alexandro, but that he saw me as a commodity, rather than a daughter. I released a deep breath. By now, Bella had pulled me into her arms and Nella came around engulfing us in a tight hug. “Cheer up Eleanor, what’s the matter?” Nella as
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