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.

on his face. “You worry too much,”

amused by his lack

response.

me intently. I

a groan, I stood up and headed to my room. As I opened the

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my clothes on the bed.

they said in unison, bowing.

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

I let out a groan as I stretched my arms. I rubbed my eyes, and then I blinked,

I said, groggily.

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

the

out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling the

maid said, and I nodded, following her to the bathroom.

the shower, the hot water air, and I let the warmth relax my muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about the night ahead. I wondered what

The steam

myself in the mirror. 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 my skin. They pulled my hair back,

face.

I could hardly believe the woman staring back at me. I had never felt so beautiful. The door swung open, and

her through the mirror, a smile spreading across my face.

voice full of awe. I laughed, feeling a flush of

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

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she said, a hint of excitement in her voice.

nodded, taking a deep breath. I stood up, my hands trembling slightly with anticipation. Aisha took my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart

scent.

on my scent, he turned around and our eyes met. His face lit

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