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

No!

to be worn, admired, and used for

do.” She moved toward the

them, “each one has a

random dresses thrown in for

See?

one you’re wearing now is for the

here is

one is

this one…” she paused, holding up a stunning, lightweight

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

no idea you were loved like this.” Nnenna

the fine stitching of the

she whispered

was too caught up in her

“the guests

She started scanning

a few of the heavier boxes aside and pulled

down with a satisfied

impression outfit looks like,” she said with a grin,

“This is the one.

it’s time to welcome the guests, and you’ll see just how much you shine,” Lady Rose said, carefully handing Nnenna the

girl a pointed

sure you

All of them.

toward you won’t be happy knowing

your room.” Her

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

they were

“Understood,” Nnenna replied firmly.

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

like a storm cloud, and despite everything,

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

chuckled,

to stay

you 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

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