~CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO~ I nod slowly as the carriage continues rolling toward the grand hall, where the entire royal world is waiting. And where my son will be presented for the first time. When we arrive in front of the beautifully decorated grand hall, the carriage slowly comes to a stop. The door opens. I step out first, carefully lifting the edge of my gown. Nina steps out behind me, holding Zaiden gently in her arms. Security officers line both sides of the entrance, standing tall and alert. I walk toward the gigantic doors of the hall. They open. The moment I step inside, I freeze. The hall is enormous, far larger than I imagined. Lots of people fill the room, all dressed in luxurious attire. Nobles, royal members, powerful figures… and every single pair of eyes turns toward me. For a second, my breath catches. Melissa, pull yourself together, I tell myself. They might be people of power, but they are still human—just like you. I lift my c
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