Jasnah seemed displeased. “I did not mean to suggest fault in you, child. I was attempting the opposite. Unfortunately I’m … unaccustomed to such behavior.” “Apologizing?” “Yes.” “Well, you see,” Shallan said, “in order to grow proficient at apologizing, you must first make mistakes. That’s your problem, Jasnah. You’re absolutely terrible at making them.” The woman’s expression softened. “The king mentioned to me that you would be returning to your family.” “What? When?” “When he met me in the hallway outside,” she said, “and finally gave me permission to visit you.” “You make it sound as if
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