Chapter 143: Watched Chapter 143: Watched She hesitated before turning to face the full length mirror.

And when she did— She froze.

The girl in the reflection didn’t look like her.

She looked… like a princess.

Not the overlooked, barely acknowledged daughter of the royal family.

Not the girl who had spent years blending into the background.

But a princess, a figure of grace, poise, and undeniable presence.

Her lips parted slightly as she slowly touched the fabric over her waist.

It was seamless.

Flawless.

The gown wasn’t just a near perfect fit, it was made for her.

Her voice barely came out as she whispered, “This… this was custom made.” Lady Rose, regaining her composure, let out a breathless laugh.

“Of course, it was!” she exclaimed, her excitement bubbling over.

“Do you think something this perfect just happened by accident?

Your brother didn’t just pick out a random dress, Nnenna.

He had this created for you.” Nnenna’s heart pounded louder.

He had this made for her.

But why?

“Teacher Rose, are you saying I should wear all of these?” Nnenna asked, her voice hesitant.

She glanced at the beautifully arranged boxes, guilt creeping in.

“I don’t want to waste the ones you gave me.” Lady Rose “..?” Lady Rose rolled her eyes dramatically before giving Nnenna a light, no nonsense tap on the shoulder.

“Oh, stop that.

expensive

No!

be worn, admired, and used for

She moved toward the boxes and started lifting the lids, scanning

toward them, “each one

just random dresses thrown

See?

you’re wearing now is for the

is for hunting

one is for

a stunning,

had everything you needed.” She turned to Nnenna,

no idea you were loved like this.” Nnenna blinked, staring at

the hunting outfit, the fine stitching of the archery ensemble, the sheer beauty of the tea party

know either,” she

too caught up in her

“the

to change into your welcoming attire.” She started

a few of the

down with

your first impression outfit looks like,” she said with a grin, lifting

“This is the one.

and you’ll see just how much you shine,” Lady Rose said,

girl

make sure you keep

All of them.

intentions toward you won’t be happy knowing you have these

from your room.” Her

the hidden meaning, her sister, or maybe someone else, might

they were

“Understood,” Nnenna replied firmly.

for a moment before asking, “Will you still be around?” There was uncertainty

her like a storm cloud, and despite

wanted to believe she could, but another part craved

Rose chuckled, arms

me to stay until

you have everything you need and, more importantly, to keep you all in

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