"Secrets die, but secrecy grows."
-Paul Christopher Johnson
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When Hinrik left, Gwendolyn snickered at Ysabel before whistling and heading to his room. The latter clicked her tongue, rolling her eyes as she watched him disappear from her sight.
Once alone with Reis and Nolan, Ysabel blew out an exhausted sigh.
"You two can get some rest. I will tour the house and see if there's anything interesting to do here for the next few days."
"I'm coming with you, your highness," Reis perked up.
"I will not miss out on the fun either," Nolan beamed. Ysabel glanced at Reis before shifting her attention to Nolan. They looked determined to come along with her. Their faces looked alert, and the smile on each lip forced her to accept their proposal.
"Alright. But I hope this isn't a scheme of keeping me guarded," she paused, narrowing her gaze at the two. "Or is it?"
Reis bit her lower lip.
