Chapter 0134
“Da mmit,” I mutter under my breath, reaching for a fresh piece of salmon. I’m about to season it when I

overhear voices filtering from the dining room.

“Well, you should have seen the look on her face, trying so hard to impress everyone with her little

cooking skills. As if we’ve forgotten that our ex-Luna has turned into nothing more than a pathetic

housemaid.”

I recognize that voice: Gianna. I can see the back of her head, her perfectly curled hair and tight dress,

as she saunters past the kitchen door. Heat surges up my neck and into my cheeks. A pathetic

housemaid? Really?

That’s it.

With sudden clarity, I remember that the wardrobe upstairs still houses my former life—gowns and

dresses, a collection of silk and sequins. A c unning plan starts to take shape.

“Elsie, could you please watch the stove? Take the salmon off in five minutes and let Karl know that

dinner is ready.”

starts, but I’m already ripping off my apron and dashing out of

two at a

greets me as I slide open the wardrobe doors. My fingers

on a dress that I had once loved

like a dream, even now, years

to change my hairstyle. A few minutes later, the neat

cascading down my

mascara, a hint of eyeshadow, and a bold red lip to

ready, I can’t help but wonder why I’m doing this. Is it really just to prove something

judgmental friends, or is

trying to reclaim my

and see a transformation.

that reminds me of a time when I was the

of poise and grace.

when Gianna would’ve bitten her

to my reflection.

as I’m touching up my lipstick, I hear Karl’s voice ring out from downstairs.

dining room. Dinner

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