The Rightful Bride Chapter 22

“Let’s not have the cameras follow you yet,” Sebastian says. “Since you’ve outsourced preparations, let’s have the cameras follow the people working on it. You’ll be seen at the ball.”

“Okay,” Harald says. “Has anyone signed up?”

“People started signing up at 00:00. They’re still signing up.”

Harald nods.

“I’m going to have lunch with Rose later,” he says. “She already saw the cameras and seems to be getting worried. I was going to tell her on Wednesday, but she got sick. I didn’t mention it yesterday.”

“Did she seem upset?” Sebastian asks.

“No. Just worried.”

“I can ask her if you want. Do you want to meet for dinner?”

“Sure. Thanks.”

“No problem. She might be overwhelmed because there’s more people than usual.”

Harald nods. Rose has gotten better with people over time, but she still doesn’t enjoy being around so many. He’s found her hiding in the office of his staff when there have been too many.

Rose didn’t arrive at the palace in the best condition. Hurt and scared, she bit, scratched, or burned anyone who touched her, except him. She was hesitant when approaching him, but she eventually realized it was okay.

As a baby, it was rare for her to be away from him. At first, it was fear. It still is sometimes, but it mainly happens during thunderstorms.

“Harald?”

He blinks.

“Sorry,” he says. “What?”

“I asked if you wanted to meet in your dining room or mine,” Sebastian says.

“Rose might feel a little more comfortable in my suite.”

“Okay. I’ll see you at 19:00.”

“Perfect.”

Sebastian leaves the study. Harald takes a deep breath and continues working.

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