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.”

off my apron and dashing out of the kitchen and

back steps two at

me as I slide open the wardrobe

dress that I had once loved dearly—a

fits like a dream, even

deciding to change my hairstyle. A few

down my back. I don’t need

eyeshadow, and a bold red lip to

get ready, I can’t help but wonder why I’m doing this.

judgmental friends, or is

I, perhaps, trying to reclaim my spot as

the mirror and see a transformation. Makeup done to

a silken waterfall, and a dress that

of poise and grace.

when Gianna would’ve bitten her tongue before dismissing

whisper to my reflection.

as I’m touching up my lipstick, I hear Karl’s voice

the dining room. Dinner

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