90 Fifteen days absence

Naimishi was in her room in the palace. Despite being occupied with wedding duties, Sabrina came to greet Verna due to a threat from Nolan. Failing to acknowledge the Queen, regardless of her tasks, would be regarded as disrespectful.

"Mishi, how are you feeling now?" Verna asked after Sabrina left. Her gentle touch cradled her daughter's head with comfort. She has cleaned her body and changed her dress into a comfortable dress in the carriage itself. Since an year, it has become a habit for Verna to carry clothes and foods that need to be eaten after menstruation anywhere she takes her daughter because she never knows when the day will come.

Verna could see her stained cheeks. Did she cry? Seeing the sudden blood must have been frightening for her. Dusen was there for her, but he was equally unaware of what was happening with her body. Worst, he assumed she was injured, which might have created more panic. Verna thought.