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.

me, a sly smile on his face.

I said, not amused by his lack of

response.

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

up and headed to my room. As I opened the

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on the

lady,” they said in unison,

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

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

I said,

I sat up and took the glass of water,

the

dark outside. I groaned, realizing that I was running out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling

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

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

my body. The steam filled

pink from the hot water, and my hair was dripping

face.

making me feel like a princess. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe the woman

a smile spreading across my face.

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

said, feeling a

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ball,” she said, a hint of

my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door.

scent.

met. His face lit up, a

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