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,” he said,

amused by his

response.

looking at me intently. I

up and headed to my room.

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on the bed.

said

sat on the bed. 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 took a deep breath and let my mind drift, thinking

out a groan as I

said, groggily.

and took the glass of water, taking a sip of

said, handing the glass

getting dark outside. I groaned, realizing that I was running out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling the ache in my muscles. from lying

said, and I nodded, following her to the

muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about

my body. The steam filled the

saw 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, leaving two strands framing

face.

myself in the mirror, I could

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

her voice full of awe. I laughed,

I said, feeling a

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

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

scent.

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

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