APOLOGIES AND FEELINGS The grand breakfast hall was already bright with morning light when Kim entered. Kim stood near the entrance, her heart thudding in her chest. The queen as already here. She straightened her shoulders, took a deep breath, and started moving. She gave a low curtsy. “Your Majesty,” she said, voice steady though her throat felt tight. “May I please speak?” The Queen’s eyes narrowed faintly. There was a long, taut moment before she inclined her head. “You may,” she said, voice cool, distant. Kim bowed again, Her gaze lifted to Santos. “I apologize,” she began, “To you, your Majesty, to the future king. At the press conference, I acted rashly. I brought shame and embarrassment upon the royal family. I disrespected the crown, Your Majesty, and failed in the comportment expected of me as future Queen of Greece.” Her words hung in the air. The Queen’s expression remained composed, guarded, there was a flicker, perhaps, but Kim could not tell. She went o
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