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The opportunity.

Penulis: Bishop Writes
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CATHERINE

The opportunity to act presented itself sooner than I had anticipated.

The maid appeared at my door, polite yet wary, as though unsure of how to approach me.

“Good morning, my lady,” she greeted tentatively. “What would you like to eat?”

I sat up on the edge of the bed, clasping my hands in front of me as if I had nothing but breakfast on my mind.

“Something simple,” I replied. “Perhaps eggs with herbs and some fresh bread.”

The maid nodded, bowing slightly before leaving the room. The moment she stepped out, I stood and began pacing.

Minutes later, the maid returned, wringing her hands nervously.

“My lady, I’m afraid there are no herbs available,” she said apologetically. “Would you like something else?”

I narrowed my eyes, letting my shoulders droop as though in disappointment.

“I really don’t feel like eating anything else,” I said softly. “I’ve had a craving for that dish for days now.”

Her face fell. She turned and hurried back to the guard stationed outside, expl
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