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## Chapter 8: Dayang's Life in the Palace

(Dayang pov)

I sat quietly in the palace, listening to the conversations of the nobles and advisors as they came to visit my father. I was supposed to be hidden from view, a Binukot's life was one of seclusion and isolation. But I couldn't help but listen in on their discussions, trying to learn more about the world outside the palace walls.

As I sat behind the screen, I heard the nobles talking about my father's rule and the kingdom's politics. But then, one of them said something that caught my attention.

"I hear the Rajah's affection for that timawa woman, Alingat, was the reason for his favoritism towards the timawa class," one of the nobles said, their voice dripping with disdain. "And now, he's got a daughter with her, Dayang Kalangitan. A half-timawa, half-noble. What a joke."

I felt a sting from their words, but I didn't react. Instead, I continued to listen, trying to learn more.

"Yes, and it's said that Alingat was the reason for th
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