CHAPTER 9 📍 Shannon 📍 As soon as Evan left the room, the door burst open again. My heart leaped—I thought he had returned. But when I looked up, I saw a group of women, their faces lit with warm smiles. They looked to be in their mid-thirties, unfamiliar yet oddly welcoming. I tried to sit up, but they rushed to my side, gently helping me. “You don’t need to stress yourself when you have us here,” one of them said, smiling kindly. The others nodded, their eyes filled with excitement. I scrambled in my thoughts, struggling hard to recognize their faces, but I couldn't. I bet I hadn't seen them since I was brought into this hellhole of a palace. Just then, one of the women said something which left me reeling in thoughts. “The King ordered us to bring you to the poolroom,” she said, her voice laced with enthusiasm. “He has a surprise for you.” My brows furrowed, confusion seeping in. A surprise? From Evan? That didn’t make any sense. He hated me—despised me. Why would he prep
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