Chapter 0142

The next afternoon, Elva and I watched from the window as the second garden party was held down

below.

Because of the delay, the girls had been given another chance to remake their food items that moming This seemed a bit unfair, since their appetizers would be much fresher than those from the day before.

which had been made and then placed into storage.

I couldn’t and wouldn’t complain though. The girls had been denied their chance yesterday, and this was

the fairest way of making that up to them.

The Queen herself seemed much better, standing upright and majestic as ever. Linda’s undercooked,

spoiled eggs likely only made her sick for a few hours. I’d never been able to tell she’d been sick at all,

looking at her now.

Mommy.” Elva said. She seemed particularly taken with Olivia’s

seeing Olivia look so regal and stunning made me pull into

insult stuck out in my mind, reminding me that no matter how I dressed, I would always be common underneath. Such thoughts never really bothered me before. But sitting here, looking at how flawlessly

did not belong here. No one knew that

You’re frowning.” Elva poked at

took her hand in mine and placed a soft kiss to her palm. She was an observant little girl, I had to remember to school my emotions

me to be strong, so I had to be. Even if we didn’t belong here, I couldn’t let Elva think so. For her, I would

okay.” I told her. “See?” I forced a big

me. But then, eventually, she nodded

waved, despite Susie trying her best not to look at us, as the royal family

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us, a tiny smile on his lips. He didn’t look long enough for Elva to switch her attention to

of something important. We can say hi

is so pretty,”

looked great in a crimson cocktail

slowly came closer to the window. I gave him a knowing look.

I… Well, if it wouldn’t bother you too

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