Hope

"I came to tell you that your bath is ready, Princess. The engagement between you and Prince Zephyrion will take place immediately tomorrow. So, I've been instructed to make sure that you take your bath and sleep early so that you can be prepared for tomorrow," Elysia responded, playing her role perfectly.

Crystalia remained silent, pretending to hide the annoyance and disgust on her face, but she failed. Of course, she felt an extreme amount of hate at the mention of her supposed engagement. However, she needed to keep up her act. 

She snorted loudly and turned back towards her bed, not bothering to respond.

Understanding that this was her cue, Elysia gently shook her head, with a deep sigh escaping her lips, before walking into the room and closing the door behind her.

As Elysia attempted to speak, she watched Crystalia instantly turn around and jump towards her, wrapping her arms tightly around her waist, almost pushing them to the ground.