It was her father’s comments, “Carlin only loved you as a mother, she was never your mother,” that kept playing through her mind.
he wasn’t her dad. She sobbed as the voice repeated over and over in her mind, causing her tears to fall. It seems she was raised alone. It’s no surprise they never loved her or respected her; she was always treated like a slave.
As she was sprinting to catch up with the carriage, Rebecca called out, “Ella!”
She quickly turned around and saw her gloomy self approaching. It was at this point that Ella stopped walking, but the tears continued to fall.
They should have known better than to expect her to be able to keep herself in check. Rebecca stood in front of Ella and sobbed, “I’m sorry, Ella.” She said,
“I’m sorry you had to discover the truth the hard way,” and Ella stared at her in shock. Did she know about it too?
“I had learned the truth just a few years ago,” she went on.
“But it has never altered my affection for you, Ella. You were my family and always will be. To me, you’ll always have the place of a sister. I really apologize. ”
Ella’s heart broke in two when she heard it. She sniffled and ran to embrace her.
She sobbed, “Thank you very much,” as tears ran down her cheeks. “You are really kind. Thank you so much, Rebecca. To anyone it may concern, please accept my gratitude. ”
Rebecca reached up to palm her back as she clutched her garment tightly in her fist.
However, Ella was unable to remain in that setting for very long, and thus the embrace was short-lived.
She held Rebecca’s hand and sobbed, “I have to leave. “When Rebecca saw Ella’s expression, she resolved to swallow her questions regarding her treatment at the palace and simply drink it down.
She responded in a hushed voice, “Take care of yourself, Ella,” and Ella nodded before turning and entering the carriage. From the window, she saw Lisa and her mother observing.
The whole time, Olivia had been really antsy. The guard’s words, “The King is sleeping,” kept repeating over and over in her mind.
Even while she was relieved for the King, she couldn’t help but worry about how he had fallen asleep. Oh! She was really curious.
She got from the bed she’d been sitting on and began to go toward the King’s quarters. She was hoping he was awake and she could see him.
There was a long trek, but she made it, and as usual, she was greeted by two soldiers stationed at the doorposts.
“Awake, right? “That’s when the King usually wakes up.” Olivia said, “I need to see him,” and a guard obliged her by entering the room and returning a short time later.
With that, he said, “You may go in now, Queen,” and Olivia let out a long sigh of relief.
Upon entering the room, she heard the heavy door open and saw the King adjusting his belt in front of the closet.
Olivia went towards him with a broad grin on her face, her full-skirted dress swaying about her. After a moment of stillness during which he joined the belt’s holes, Spenser said, “You’re awake.”
“How are you doing, Olivia?”
When he was finished and headed towards the table, he inquired, “So, how’d I do? Well, I suppose I’m good to go. ”
“Maybe I’m just a bit curious,” she laughed as she watched him go up to the table. She left the group behind her.
“The guard told me you were sleeping, and I couldn’t believe it,” she said. Is it possible that he was simply being dishonest? ”
“It wasn’t a lie, Olivia. Surely not one of the guards would intentionally lie. “. He settled into a chair and began hauling out scrolls.
Olivia sneered, “I’m in awe, My King,” and leaned in closer to him. “Wow, you really got some shut-eye? That’s….. Really, that’s fantastic news. But how is it even possible? ”
Spenser then said, holding out his feather, “It was Ella.”
A cup of tea that she brewed for me put me to sleep. The back of Olivia’s skull pounded and she felt icy tremors all over her body.
Her pupils constricted, her brows wrinkled, and a confused expression formed on her face. Ella? she didn’t know what was going on.
She stumbled, “M… My King,” looking for an appropriate response. “Are you sure? Basically, are you sure you wanted to say that? ”
After drinking it, just as she said, I was able to relax and go asleep. After what seems like an eternity, it’s a relief to be able to sleep again. I’d really like some time to myself, if it’s okay with you, Olivia. Sorry for the delay in responding; I’ve been sleeping for much too long and have a lot on my plate. His voice lacked authority, but Olivia didn’t need confirmation that the rule was binding.
She was shivering and felt drained of all strength. When the King was feeling sleepy, Ella prepared him some tea.
As she left his room, her heart was on fire.
After Olivia departed, Spenser waited a few moments before he put down his pen.
“Edward! ”
He yelled, and one of the guards came running to the door.
“My King.! ”
Spenser looked at him and said, “Tell the other guards. I want Ella brought to my room as soon as she returns. “