Chapter 0141

When we were dismissed for the day, I hurried back to my room. I didn’t feel whole again until I pulled

Elva into my arms for a hug.

Sho had a way of

“What’s wrong, Mommy?” Elva asked. making me feel like the most important person

in the entire world. I was so grateful for that. It gave me the strength I needed to pull myself back

together.

To be her mother, I needed to be whole.

“Nothing now, honey,” I said. “Mommy’s feeling all better.”

Later that evening, Nathan recalled the girls back to the parlor for announcements.

“Attention, please,” Nathan said, claiming the attention of the room. “The Queen is resting now but I’m

know that she has mostly recovered from her bout of

one would dare speak up over news of the Queen, though the anxiety was clear among many of the girls regarding the competition, specifically

Nathan continued. “The royal family has decided, for the sake of fairness, that a second event will be held tomorrow. This even will only be attended by those that had yet to be judged today.” 1

that meant for me. My treats were tasted, so I probably wouldn’t get a chance to redo them.

had been forced to include three people. But they had already planned their display. It would be grossly unfair to disrupt that

now.

to having my score marred by Linda’s behavior. It hurt, though. I wanted

at least, so that Elva would continue to receive care for

next roun

to share,” Nathan

What else could he possibly have to say? Stress rankled my nerves. It had been such a full day, I

next elimination,” Nathan said.

whispered. I felt her worry deep down in the pit of my soul. Looking

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previous elimination ceremony where performance in events was the key indicator of

well as something else? It was quickly becoming more than I could handle. I

is the princ

princes will

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