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.

turned to face me, a sly smile on his face. “You worry too much,” he said,

amused

response.

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

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

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clothes on

said in unison, bowing.

quietly went about their business, folding my clothes and tidying the room. I took a deep breath and

opened my eyes. I let out a groan as I

I said,

smiling, I sat up and took the glass of

the

was running out of time to

ready,” the maid said, and

eyes and let my mind wander, thinking

body. The steam filled the

hot water, and my hair was dripping wet. The

face.

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

she exclaimed. I watched her through the mirror, a smile spreading across my face.

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

feeling a little embarrassed

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time for the ball,” she said, a hint of excitement

hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart was

scent.

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

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