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Chapter 23: The Enemy Within

Author: Ucee
last update publish date: 2026-01-11 06:48:41

Inside Arielle’s chambers, a soft, tentative knock broke the stillness.

"Lady Arielle?"

It was Drusilla.

No answer.

She knocked again, firmer this time. “Lady Arielle…?”

Still nothing.

A crease formed between Drusilla’s brows. That was unusual.

She eased the door open and stepped inside, her eyes scanning the room. She held a small wooden treatment kit, the scent of antiseptic and clean linen trailing after her.

“Lady Arielle?” she called again, her voice was thin, carrying a note of habitua
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