IRISAgatha’s cold hand gripped my chin, forcing me to look into her stern eyes.I couldn't look away even if I wanted to. She stepped right into my small bedroom, her body completely blocking the doorway as she shut it firmly behind her. The small space instantly felt smaller, suffocating and hot. Her fingers dug deep into my jaw, her nails pinching my skin until it stung."I asked you a question, Iris," Agatha hissed, her voice dropping to a low, harsh whisper that made my blood run cold. "Why did Master Liam just leave your quarters? What was he doing in here with you?""He... he was just checking on my leg, Agatha," I lied, the words trembling past my lips as tears gathered in my eyes. "He saw me limping at breakfast. He only wanted to see if I needed medicine. I swear."Agatha let out a sharp, bitter laugh, but her eyes remained dead, filled with an ugly, deep suspicion. She didn't let go of my face. Instead, she tilted my head up higher, staring down at me as if she could read t
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