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.

a sly smile on his face. “You worry

I said, not amused

response.

asked, looking at me intently. I

stood up and headed to my room.

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my clothes on

said in

The maids quietly went about their business, folding my

felt a gentle touch on my shoulder, and I opened my eyes. I let out a groan as I stretched my

said, groggily.

of water smiling, I sat up and took the glass

the glass back

out of time to get ready. I

you ready,” the maid said, and I nodded, following her to

I closed my eyes and let my

body. The steam filled

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.

could hardly believe the woman staring back at me. I had

mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over to me, a look of wonder on her

look like a bride!” she said, her voice full of awe. I laughed,

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

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ball,” she said, a hint of

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

scent.

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

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