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.

think expensive clothes feel

No!

worn, admired, and used

to do.” She moved toward the boxes and

gesturing toward them, “each

random dresses

See?

wearing now is for the

is for

one is for

holding up a stunning, lightweight gown,

brother really made sure you had everything you needed.” She turned to

had no idea you were loved like this.”

stitching of the archery ensemble, the sheer beauty of the tea party

I didn’t know either,” she whispered under her

was too caught up in her excitement to

her hands, “the guests will

change into your welcoming attire.” She started scanning the boxes again before

a few of the heavier boxes aside and pulled out another one from

down with

what your first impression outfit looks like,” she said with

“This is the one.

time to welcome the guests, and you’ll see just how much you

gave the girl a

you

All of them.

anyone with bad intentions toward you won’t

you’re not careful, they might just disappear from your

sister, or maybe someone else, might try to

all, they

“Understood,” Nnenna replied firmly.

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

storm cloud, and despite everything, she wasn’t sure

of her wanted to believe she could, but another part craved even the

Rose chuckled, arms

instructed me to stay until the grand ball

and, more importantly, to keep you all in line with the teachings you’ve

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