Chapter 17. A Dress

“But! I forgot!” Lola recalled all of the sudden “I think my lord that it is impossible!”

“Why is that?”

“I didn’t prepare any dress!”

Edgar laughed, “It’s okay, Sugar. Your lord will take care of that.”

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After a long and eventful night of tending to the children’s needs and ensuring their peaceful slumber, Lola wearily made her way back to her room. The day had been filled with excitement and preparations for the upcoming masquerade ball, leaving her pleasantly exhausted yet exhilarated.

As she entered her room, a gasp escaped her lips, her weariness instantly forgotten. There, hanging elegantly on a hanger, was a stunning dress that seemed to glow in the soft lamplight. Its fabric shimmered with a touch of ethereal magic, resembling the moonlit sky adorned with stars. The dress was a mesmerizing shade of midnight blue, its bodice adorned with delicate silver embroidery that trailed down the flowing skirt.

Lola’s eyes widened with astoni