HANNI POVI did not sleep that night.I sat in the garden until the sky had darkened and Simone stayed with me the whole time. She did not say much, she just sat beside me and held my hand.When the sun came up again, I felt empty. Like someone had forcefully taken everything inside me and left nothing behind. “Hanni,” Simone said softly. “You should get some rest.”“I can’t.”“At least eat something.”I shook my head. I did not feel like. Food was the last thing I wanted.Simone sighed and asked gently, “what are you going to do?”I looked up at the palace. I know somewhere inside, Alfred was still sleeping. Or maybe he was awake now. Maybe he was looking for me.“I do not know,” I said.“Do you want me to talk to him?”“No.” I replied firmly as I stood up shakily. My legs were weak, but I forced myself to stand straight. “I need to see him myself.”Simone stood up too. “I will come with you.”“I want to go alone. Please.” I said softly and looked at her.She hesitated for a bit, th
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