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.

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

not amused by his

response.

intently. I hesitated,

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

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clothes on the

lady,” they said

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

a groan as I stretched my arms. I rubbed my eyes, and then I blinked, trying to adjust

I said, groggily.

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

the glass back to

the window and saw that it was 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 for

ready,” the maid said, and I nodded, following

my muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about the night ahead. I wondered

down my body. The steam

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

face.

in the mirror, I could hardly believe the

mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She

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

said, feeling a little embarrassed

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the ball,” she said, a hint of

hers, and we walked together to the

scent.

as Kex picked up on my scent, he turned around and our eyes met. His face lit up, a smile spreading across his lips. He walked towards me, his hands reaching out to take mine.

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