-William-
Where was she? I had been searching through the many hallways, growing increasingly anxious. My unease intensified when I saw Joseph leave the dinner shortly after Grace had. I rushed to his room, only to find he wasn’t there. My worry mounted as I almost ran through the vast corridors, desperate to find the princess. Joseph couldn’t have k*dnapped her—could he?
“You!” I called out as I rounded a corner and spotted a lone servant.
The young woman froze and glanced around, clearly frightened. When she realized she was the only one nearby, she understood I was addressing her. She was carrying an empty tray, likely heading to the kitchens for a refill.
“C-Can I help you, Sir?” she stammered.
“Have you seen the princess?” I asked urgently.
“Isn’t she in the dining room?”
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