Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 3

#Chapter 3 Where were you last night?

“How dare you disrespect Mr. Carson and the Royal House!” Melody was in front of Doris within a blink, ready to land a loud slap against her cheek. Doris was too stunned to move, her embarrassment was almost worse than the pain that burned her cheek.

She could feel their gazes on her, every one of them made each second grow more terrible to bear. Doris slowly lowered her head and closed her eyes. “I apologize Mr. Carson and Ms. Harfond. It was an accident.”

“Your name is Doris?” Mr. Carson asked.

Doris lifted her head, a feeling of panic bloomed inside her stomach once again. “Yes, Mr. Carson.”

“Did you meet Prince William last night?” He raised his chin slightly to look down his nose at her. Her heart stilled for a beat inside her chest.

“No, I didn’t.” She said carefully. She willed herself to swallow her fear and look him in the eye.

“Where were you last night?”

“After I finished my work at the party, I—1 returned to my room to rest.” Doris forced out. She saw Beth from the corner of her eye shift at her words. Doris dared a glance to see a confused look upon her friend’s concerned expression. Doris quickly looked down again.

attention to Melody. “There’s no need to make a scene, she hasn’t done anything

her eyes. “Very well. You may go now. You should be grateful to Mr. Carson for his kindness.” Melody said with

She didn’t need any more attention on her than there already was. Hurriedly, she gathered her coins and turned to

Royal Library, where Doris worked most of the days. It was her favorite place for some small sense of peace—something she desperately needed at the moment. The grand room was filled to the

to push her for answers. She wasn’t sure if she would’ve been able to hold them in if he did. And what would they do

the mark he’d left beneath her dress and made sure her makeup still covered it well. The ghost of his hands still moved down her skin whenever she saw him in her mind. Why did her body react that way to him when he groped her? Why

knock startled Doris, she quickly wiped her wet cheeks and opened the wooden doors that creaked at the hinges. A familiar face appeared, Doris exhaled slowly. “Beth! What’re you doing here?” At least

Doris. she quickly closed the door

discreetly wipe the

of line not to mention harsh. I couldn’t believe she slapped you in front of everyone just because you dropped your coins!” Doris turned back to Beth, she looked even angrier than Doris felt. “But… where were you last night? We both know you never

“I came here after

was worried you were the one out with

Which was what made it so easy for her to catch Prince William’s attention. Lisa never felt being a maid suited

ex-lovers. He gave them a brief title of an esteemed lady, and created their fall to nothing the moment he got all he wanted from them. Doris shivered at the idea of that ever happening to her. She wanted to be free of this place, not tangle herself up with a prince

public bathrooms for barely enough coin to afford food or clothes.” Beth sighed and crossed her arms. “It’s such a shame, it’s as

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