Chapter 34: Violet's POV
The tension between Hilda and I had reduced to a level that was no longer suffocating but I preferred to keep to myself not wanting to say anything that could anger her.
"How was your day?" She asked.
Great. I guess she didn't mind speaking to me then.
"It was fine," I chirped, trying to sound as calm as possible.
"Did the king come around?" She asked.
I stole a look her way as her question settled in my head. Was she trying to get something out of me?
"Huh?" She urged and I realized I hadn't answered her yet
"Oh, no... He didn't come."
Her face turned solemn at my response. "I noticed he hasn't been leaving his office for a while now. I am worried."
I pursed my lips as I tried to mull over her words. Was it not normal for him to be in his office?
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