“Please forgive my indolence, Lady Leah.” She begged, with her palms together.
The atmosphere was silent yet burning with tension. Maleeka was not known for bluffing. Her stern face told of it. Gladness filled the hearts of some. Lady Hala deserve whatever punishment that may be given, her lips never stayed shut in what her eyes saw or observed. She considered herself a truthful person who would serve the ‘bitter truth’ to anyone. Which was not in a good way.
The ladies shielded their lips with anything, a fan, cookies and even teacups. They were very satisfied with how things were going.
Leah fisted her skirt in her hands, clenching her jaw painfully. She swallowed a lump in her throat that refused to go down. She knew if she couldn’t hold it, all hell would break loose. She wasn’t b
