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I'm glad to see fear and helplessness in your eyes. Finally, the events of seven years ago are repeating, but now you're the one in my place. I'm glad that this time, I'm the one leaving you, Bright.
— Emma
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"Lady White, please stay calm and listen to me," the head jailer implored.
Emma struggled against her restraints, her movements limited by the chains. "Calm and listen to you? How can I calm down and listen to you when I'm the one chained up like this? This is insane!"
The head jailer laughed and interjected, "Your escape attempt, however, was a personal betrayal against His Highness the Prince and the Kingdom, Lady White."