THE FORGOTTEN ONE

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As days passed, so did the bump on Bareea's tummy increase. It was over half a moon since the announcement of a new mistress was made, and Bareea was moved to stay in the chamber close to the king. A new chair was added in every room in the palace to accommodate the first concubine.

Larel spent most of her days inside, and she stopped joining in the family breakfast. Khelan gave orders for her not to be disturbed until she felt better. The same people who whispered in the shadows against Bareea, calling her a home breaker, also rumored that Queen Larel was filled with spite and jealousy, and that her hairs were now falling off, which was why she no longer stepped outside.

During these periods of fake news flying around, the investigation of the murder of the head maid was forgotten and brushed under the carpet. Axilla was left inside the prison waiting for her execution day to finally arrive.