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Chapter 81: Confronted By The Witch
Author: E.C Blackwood
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Eliana

When I got to my room, I sank into the softness of my bed, the weight of the day's events finally catching up with me.

My head was pounding, a dull ache that seemed to throb in line with my racing heartbeat.

I closed my eyes, feeling the exhaustion wash over me and I thought I was going to pass out.

“Just a few hours of rest,” I thought. I'll just sleep for a few hours, and then I'll come up with a plan when Pearl comes by at dinner time.

Just as I was drifting off to sleep, I heard the sound of my door swinging open. I groggily opened my eyes, expecting to see Pearl or maybe one of the other maids. But instead, I saw Rostella, her face twisted in anger, her eyes filled with disappointment.

"What's the matter Ro?" I asked, my voice barely audible due to how clouded it was with sleep, my mind still foggy.

She strode towards me, her steps swift like she was about to launch an attack. "I heard you were in Preston's private room," she spat, her voice firm.

I felt a chill run dow
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