POOR ORPHAN GIRL TREATED LIKE A SLAVE MEETS A PRINCE, WHAT HAPPENED NEXT SHOCKED EVERYONE

the doorway, listening to birds moving through the mango tree outside. She knew the queen had entered before a word was spoken. The air always changed around power. It became careful.

“Your Majesty,” Adanna said, lowering her head.

Queen Lydia sat opposite her. Her voice was calm, but every word cut deep.

“You are a quiet girl, Adanna, so I will speak continue reading …