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 clothes feel

No!

to be worn, admired, and used for

the

them, “each

random dresses

See?

one you’re wearing now is for the

is for hunting

one is

up a

had everything you needed.” She turned to Nnenna, her eyebrows raised

you were loved like this.” Nnenna blinked, staring at the

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

she whispered under her breath, barely

too caught up in her

clapped her hands, “the

attire.” She started scanning the boxes

the heavier boxes aside and

it down with

let’s see what your first impression outfit looks like,” she said with a grin, lifting

“This is the one.

the guests, and you’ll see just how much you shine,” Lady Rose said, carefully handing Nnenna

gave the girl a

make sure you keep these clothes

All of them.

me, anyone with bad intentions toward you won’t be happy knowing you

careful, they might just disappear from your room.” Her voice was light, but the warning

meaning, her sister, or maybe someone else,

all, they

“Understood,” Nnenna replied firmly.

a moment before asking, “Will you still

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

believe she could, but another

Rose chuckled, arms

has instructed me to stay

and, more importantly, to keep you all in line with the teachings you’ve been given.”

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