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lace not in your home". An angry voice brings me out of my sleep. Who is shouting at me at this time? I open my eyes and

up in my bed and upon looking around Lillian's angry face comes i

hould have woken hours ago". She says angrily. I close my eyes at the sharp wa

he angry voice of Lillian suddenly turns into a worried one. What a change of emotions!

oo much pain". I tell her. In her eyes, I can see genuine worry

diately. Here, have some water and just lie down. I will be back with the physician". She says worried

my whole life in dungeons". She whispers frantically while leaving my room. Why would the king w

her slaves to exchange for the one which died. Well, I have no

and felt my eyes getting cl

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long wavy hair reminds me of my grandmother. She had the same hair as me. My parents always used to say that

away. The day she passed was one of the most sorrowful days. It felt like everything was s

es, the kings were generous and merciful, not like King Leonor. Sometimes I wonder, do kings like

ch in my one year of stay here. I have gotten weak and I have not seen the sun for a long time. Yes, I hav

t felt like I would die from a headache. When Lillian came with the physician, she woke me

e herbs which according to her were effective for headaches. After drinking that liquid, I slept and then wok

that Lillian is really scared of the king. Well, everyone should be scared of the king. I have heard that he is a ruthless king and he shows no mercy even to hi

iked my hair tied and that is the reason why I also like my hair in a tied form. I still remember what

tied but what I have seen in this palace is quite different. I must say, things here are the opp

at the entrance near the door. She is looking at me with a straight face. Why is she here now? It is quite rare for her to visit my room and

with her scanning gaze. She is back to her normal attitude and behavior. The worried expressions she showe

he one she used yesterday. I look at her face and she is

ng". I politely replied to her and put the wooden br

he says looking at me with a serious look. I look at her confused. Unfinished works? What is she talking about? As far as I remember I did no

ime. You should not waste my time like this". She angril

low her because I do not want her to be angry at me. Her anger is somethi

oing something in a wrong way, or not following the rules. She has the power to throw anyone in the dungeon for punishment and I have h

geon so I follow whatever she says like an obedient

, and still important works related to you are unfinished". My legs involunt

soon. I thought it would take almost four to five days and I would have time to think about some escape plan

on. What unfinished works related to me have anything to do with th

too much work to do and I have no time to waste. Follow me quickly". Lillian order

utter and she jus

angry. She would definitely become angry if I asked any questions. But I don't think she should get angry at su

orks are you talking about?" I ask Lillian in a low voice.

Her answer increased my confusion instead of decreasing it. Why would I need all these things? From what I know, slaves are not giv

top myself from asking this question because I know if not answere

f the king. Now don't ask me any more questions. You ask too

d to see such a room. I have never seen a room as beautiful as this. This whole room is filled with dresses and dresses.

are dresses of every color. There are some

ticed that she is not alone anymore. Along with her is standing a lady quite old in age with a straight face.

starts telling but stops when the lady looks at her. "Let

y dresses as a gift to the queens of the other kingdoms". She tells me. Why is she telling me all this? What do I have to do with any of the

fully. Not even a needle should prick her skin". Lillian says and then they both look at each other as if telling something through t

dith knows her work and doesn't trouble her. I will be back to

?" I ask her while looking around me. I have hope that if we are not in the harem then I can escape. The chances

u are thinking. Let me tell you one thing, what you are t

. I have to start right away". Edith calls

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r Edith to finish up her work. First, she took my measurements then she made a dress with pins and small pieces of clothes. She asked

ady waiting for me here. I did not want them to cut my hair but they still did

ife will completely change tomorrow and I don't see it changing for betterment. I hope that tomorrow bri

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