I had goosebumps all over my body, and my legs were trembling so badly that I thought I might collapse if I took even one step. I was overwhelmed by the stares of everyone around me. The only people who seemed happy for me were Liza, Kaitlyn, the elders, and Ma'am Elena. As for Morgana, the chief maidservant, I had no idea what she was thinking—her expressions were always unreadable.
I stood frozen, trying to raise my head to see everyone's reactions.
"Please step forward so everyone can see you," Ma'am Elena said gently, smiling warmly.
I forced my feet to move, but it felt like they were weighed down by the tension in the air. With every step, I could feel the eyes of everyone on me, some filled with curiosity, others with suspicion. Slowly, I reached the front, where Ma'am Elena and the elders were waiting with welcoming smiles.
