Freya’s POV:Two days.That was how long I had stayed away from the kitchens, and it wasn't because anyone told me to, but because Lucien had insisted I rest after fainting. The servants had obeyed him without question, which meant no one had expected to see me working again so soon. However, lying in my room staring at the ceiling was depressing and slowly driving me insane.So when I woke up this morning feeling steady enough to stand without the room spinning, I decided I’d had enough of resting.Work meant routine and routine meant normalcy, which was what I needed right now. The estate was already alive by the time I reached the kitchen.The large doors were open, letting warm light spill across the long stone counters. The scent of fresh bread and herbs filled the air, as servants moved around quickly, chopping vegetables, stirring pots, carrying trays.For a moment, I simply stood there, simply taking in the sight before. I never thought I would ever miss this. Compared to w
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