Chapter 142: Only Her Chapter 142: Only Her “Forget about where they came from.

The ones I gave you?

Forget them too.

Make sure you wear these clothes.” She rushed to open the boxes, eager to confirm that they were indeed as extraordinary as she suspected.

And when she saw them, her eyes widened in awe.

They were even better than she could have ever expected.

“I never thought I would see such beautiful clothes in my entire life,” she said, almost breathless.

“I thought my influence might never reach these places.

No, I was sure it wouldn’t in my lifetime, maybe my children could see it, own it, but probably not me.

And yet, here I am, standing in front of such luxury today.” “You have to wear these clothes,” she said again, turning to the girl with urgency.

But Nnenna, still shaken, shook her head.

“No,” she replied firmly.

“I don’t want to wear them.” Lady Rose looked at her in disbelief.

“Are you okay?” she asked, her tone filled with concern.

“These clothes will shine at the ball, they’ll have everyone staring, and you’re saying you don’t want to wear them?” She paused, trying to understand.

“Why?

You’ve been given something rare, something special, and you don’t want it?” She asked patiently, choosing not to jump to conclusions but rather to get to the bottom of Nnenna’s hesitations.

“My first brother has barely ever given me anything,” Nnenna said, her voice tight with restrained emotions as her fingers curled into fists.

“Then, out of nowhere, a few months ago, he sends me studying materials and books, which only reached me two weeks ago.

And now, on the very day of the grand ball, he gives me clothes and various things from across the seas?!” Her chest rose and fell sharply as she scoffed.

refuse to wear someone else’s second hand gifts.” Lady Rose observed her for a moment, letting her frustration settle before

if acknowledging the

slow breath and took a step closer,

you’ve misunderstood something, Nnenna.” Her voice was calm but firm, each word

on all your

ensuring that everything was the finest the kingdom

certainty, none of their

was crafted from the best materials found within our lands.” She paused,

the luxurious packages stacked

these were

sister has absolutely nothing from across

siblings.” Then, with a slow, deliberate tone, she said, “Which means your first brother got these clothes for

you.” Silence

breath caught

words, but the weight of them settled over her like a heavy

them for

Only her?

they were leftovers, an afterthought, a discarded luxury meant for someone

Lady

what did that

The realization unsettled her.

seeing the flicker of hesitation

now but no less firm, “I think you should

They’re not second hand.

you.” As Lady Rose spoke, she stepped closer to the boxes, her fingers swiftly undoing the ribbons on one labeled ‘First Day Ball Gown.’ With practiced ease, she lifted

she saw it, her

as she had expected, it was

beckoned, waving

but curious, Nnenna took a step

the shimmering fabric cascade down in

size,” she

it’ll fit you

custom made, but it’ll still be an excellent fit.” She turned, pressing the

Nnenna stared at the dress, her fingers gripping the

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