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

you’re going to do.” She moved toward the boxes and started lifting the lids, scanning the

them, “each

dresses thrown

See?

you’re wearing now

here is for

is for

one…” she paused, holding up a stunning, lightweight gown, “is for the

you had everything you needed.” She

you were loved like this.”

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

either,” she whispered under

Lady Rose was too caught up in her

“the guests will start arriving

need to change into your welcoming attire.” She started scanning the boxes

practiced ease, she shifted a few of the heavier boxes aside and pulled out another one from the

it down

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

“This is the one.

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

gave the girl

you keep

All of them.

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

your

sister, or maybe someone else,

they were

“Understood,” Nnenna replied firmly.

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

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

wanted to believe she could,

chuckled, arms

me to stay

have everything you need and, more importantly, to keep you all in line with the teachings you’ve been given.” She placed a reassuring hand on Nnenna’s shoulder,

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