Chapter 85

Chapter 85.

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Nelly’s POV.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Kex, wondering what he was going to say. He looked around the table, and then his gaze landed on me. He gave me a small smile, and my heart fluttered.

Then, he stood up and walked over to me. He pulled me up from my chair, and I looked at him with raised eyebrows. He just smirked, that cocky grin of his that both annoyed and intrigued me. I scoffed, trying to act unaffected by his presence.

“There will be a ball tonight,” Kex announced to everyone.

I looked at him, confused. I didn’t remember Kex telling me about a ball. My mind raced, wondering what was going on.

“What’s the occasion?” Harry asked, his voice curious.

“Yeah, what’s it about?” Aisha added, her voice muffled by a mouthful of food.

Kex’s gaze landed on me, but he didn’t say anything.

“You’ll find out tonight,” he said, turning back to the group. They all nodded, seeming content with the answer. I, however, was still left in the dark. I wanted to know what was going on.

I sat down, and I tried to focus on the delicious food in front of me, but my mind kept wandering back to the mystery of the ball. What was Kex up to?

He leaned in and kissed my cheek. “Get ready soon,” he whispered, before walking

away.

I stood there for a moment, watching him leave. I followed him, closing the door. behind me.

“What’s the occasion?” I asked again, wanting an answer.

smile on his

serious,” I said, not amused

response.

trust me?” he asked, looking at me intently. I hesitated, but nodded. “Good,”

my room. As I opened

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on the

said in unison,

a moment to relax. The maids quietly went about their business, folding my clothes and tidying the room. I took a

as

said, groggily.

up and took the glass of water, taking a sip of the cool water.”

you,” I said, handing the

getting dark outside. I groaned, realizing that I was running out of time

the maid said, and I nodded, following her to

muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about the night ahead. I wondered what Kex had planned, and a small smile.

my body. The steam

My skin was pink from the hot water, and my hair was dripping wet. The maids helped me into a pink gown, its fabric soft against

face.

makeup to my face, making me feel like a princess. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe the woman staring back at me. I had never

the mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over to me, a look

awe. I laughed,

a little embarrassed by her praise.

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she said, a hint of excitement

slightly with anticipation. Aisha took my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart was

scent.

face lit up, a smile

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