el's

use. I feel like I'm in a palace; it'

ansion. I thought it was a simple ho

as still amazed as we stepped inside. I believe even if our h

ned to the lady w

koned, and I immedia

ould s

ghter? You seem very

embarrassed; it was fortunate that she accepted me, but Christophe

disrupted thei

age correctly," the lady said, smiling at

stop studying because of

re of your current condition?" I shook my head again. I remembered Mama and Papa; they v

, tears were stre

ou mustn't overthink or become too emotional. I'll have one of the nannies take you

surroundings once more when she disappeared from sight. How

omeone suddenly spoke from behind me.

nced. I wanted to ask about lady Caroli

elongings. I never imagined I would be living here. All I wan

yet we hadn't reached the room yet. I couldn

I started walking as well. She gla

s here? Communication seems d

there," she

be slightly ahead of me. I took

your nam

buzzer in your room and speak, and I will assist you," s

nny Lydia. "O-okay

. "W-wait," I stopped again, ca

line and her husband often? I-I mean..."

roline doesn't want anyone to eat before they do; they always dine together,

She looked at me as I gave h

miled. I had thought she wouldn't

ne... How many children

stood by the door, and she opene

ng childbirth, so Sir Alfred cherishes Christopher dearly. He's the sole heir to

stopher's father reacted

verything in this world, things he

If you need anything, just press the small buzzer on the table," she poi

e room. I walked over t

was now in. Wow! It's absolutely beautif

e beside it. A delicate golden chandelier hung from the c

into the plush bed. It w

from the pocket of my leggings. I

st on the screen. I stared at the picture. He didn't look that handsome in it, but in pe

g time. No wonder girls have a

nesses by the age of 18. I was amazed. You would never guess this grumpy man i

earn that he was 27-the same age as Declan. It reminded me of the night Daisy and I

having fun, others were fighting for their lives. I was being incredibly selfish. I had disobeyed Mama and Papa, and now I was all

eeking into the dressing room. It's truly different when you're

om would be mine, but it se

side. I was astounded by the sheer size of the dressing room. As

cret

re was nothing inside except for a swivel chair

k to the secret door, but suddenly, I

d. I searched for something to press or trigger the opening

still leaning against the wall,

located the entrance and was relieved to find it open. I held my chest and hurriedly made my way out, back

had op

open. I was startled, and my eyes widened when I saw who stood before me. He

y gaze downward, but, oh, God! I couldn't help but notice his chisel

vision dropped to his hairy knees. Oh, God! I couldn't

wild imagination abruptly ceased when he furrowed hi

voice filled with a stutter. His frown deepened as he slowly approached, lettin

nside me disappear from existence. After all, he had urged me to have an abortion. I couldn't comply. Thi

omething to defend myself with

on a vase, which I qui

..What business do you have in this place? You recklessly brought your hopes here, thinking you can achieve your dreams instantly. But first, yo

my voice trembled. Fear of

s grin widened as he continued to advance. My eyes widened in alarm

close together. I could feel a bulge against my

tely, I had turned away in ti