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CHAPTER 31
Standing before her dressing mirror, Diona turned to her left and then back to her right. Feeling satisfied with her looks, a small smile appeared on her face.
"Hmm, my lady looks lovely," a young girl standing a few feet from where she stood said. She was wearing a light blue gown with a white apron tied to her waist.
"Don't I always?" She turned around to face the girl, still wearing her smile proudly. "I always look great? Sadly, the man I want the most does not notice me."
"Do not worry, my lady. In time, I believe his majesty would see how much a rare gem you are."
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Both of them stilled, not saying anything before turning their head to the door the second time the knock came on it.
"Check on who is that. Let the person in."
"Yes, my lady." She bowed her head to her and turned around towards the door to answer it.
"Yes, I am coming," a lovely feminine voice called from within as she soothed her gown with her hands.
