Eirlys Lumi,I sat there, stunned. My eyes widened when realization hit me, the muscles around them tightening before I could stop it. For a brief moment I simply stared at them, unmoving. I shifted slightly in my seat, my fingers curling against the armrest as I suddenly noticed the small crack in my composure.Then a short, controlled and icy laughter escaped from me.The sound was sharp in the quiet room."You are joking, right?" I asked, my voice tight as the last trace of laughter left my throat. My lips were still curved, though the smile didn’t reach my eyes. "You, of all people, want me to take your beloved daughter's place and become the Queen of this territory? The one that you have been dreaming of for your golden child?"I laughed again as I spoke, the sound echoing louder this time. My shoulders trembled slightly with each laugh, my head tilting back a little as if the absurdity of it all was simply too much.I meant, how could I not?Those people, my so-called parents,
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