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.

sly smile on his face.

said, not amused by his lack

response.

me?” he asked, looking at me intently. I

I stood up and headed to my room. As I opened the door, I saw the maids

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clothes on

lady,” they said in unison, bowing.

leaned back and closed my eyes, taking a moment to relax. The maids quietly went about their business, folding my clothes

on my shoulder, and I opened my eyes. I let out a groan as I stretched my arms. I rubbed my eyes,

said, groggily.

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

the glass back to

looked out the window and saw that it was getting dark outside. I groaned, realizing that I was running out of time

the maid said, and I

the shower, the hot water air, and I let the warmth relax my muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind

body. The

My skin was pink from the hot water, and my hair was dripping wet. The maids helped

face.

As I looked at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe the woman staring back at me.

goddess!” she exclaimed. I watched her through the mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over to me, a look of wonder on her face.

like a bride!” she said, her voice full of awe. I laughed, feeling a

love,” I said, feeling a little embarrassed by her

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said, a hint of excitement

took my hands in hers, and we walked

scent.

eyes met. His face lit up, a smile spreading across his lips. He walked towards me, his

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