96 Left in the dark (2)

"Hazel, I am so happy for you," Linda said, trying to hold back her need to hug Hazel. She was warned against it by Grant. "Is everything alright? Where did they take you before?"

"Thank you and I am fine. The queen took me to get one of her tiaras to wear today. I'm sorry that I didn't come right to you. I am following the queen's lead at the moment," Hazel said, hoping Linda didn't feel left out. "I would love nothing more than the two of us finding a nice corner to speak."

"Oh, don't worry about me. I'm more concerned about how you are feeling. I will be able to visit you in the future with my grandfather when he comes to meetings in the palace. You won't be alone forever," said Linda.