175 The Princess's Decision

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Emily felt her heart skip a beat. 

Despite his warning to stay away from him and Emily telling herself not to glance in his direction, it took only seconds for her to realise just how incredibly hard it was to do. She clutched the sides of her gown tightly with a determination equal to the way the distance maintained between them constricted her heart. 

Her hazel eyes slowly shifted to look at Nathaniel, whose gaze stared right at her. However, she could only hold it for a mere two seconds before Lady Layla stepped in front of her, obstructing her view. 

"Princess Emily, I will be taking my leave now." Lady Layla air-kissed Emily's cheeks, a common greeting custom in the western lands.