Chapter 15 Her Lover Is Back

• "Oh my, that wasn't intentional," Ena's fake innocence barely masked her hardly contained laughter. I saw her hurriedly leave, her laughter echoing in the kitchen as she left.
• Struggling to my feet, I fought back tears that threatened to fall. It was only my first day within the palace's walls, and negativity seemed to be building on me. A quick note was made to seek comfort in some kind of cleansing process later. I wiped away a tear and gathered the strength to continue cooking. My movements were now hasty, a mix of determination and anxiety guiding my actions.
• ~ Lucian ~