Chapter 19. I Want Nothing to Do with You

Doris's POV

My limbs have gone completely numb as I remained outside of Melody's chamber doors for over an hour. Lady Jane had left Melody's room about 30 minutes ago. As she walked into the hallway, she looked at me with almost pity crossing her face, and then it was replaced with shame.

She said nothing to me as she walked down the hallway and towards her own chambers. Melody had gone off and told me to stay put. The hallway had gone cold, and goosebumps began invading my body. I shook as I remained kneeling outside of her door with my arms rose, my knees planted on the hardened floors, and my body bare for the palace to see.

I felt like an exhibit for anyone to walk by and stare at.

I heard the light chattering of Melody and some of the other ladies of the house as they made their way down the hall and neared Melody's bedroom. Melody stopped in front of me and narrowed her eyes.

The group of ladies she was with gasped as they saw my bare body bef