One week passed. Sally was doing better. Danika helped her do everything, no matter how much Sally protested she shouldn’t.
Danika became Sally’s arms and legs—mostly legs. She walked with Sally everywhere, with Sally leaning into her as they traveled. Danika wrapped her arms around her waist to support her fully while her legs healed properly, and the s****l wounds the kings inflicted healed too.
Uyah spread the rumor well. Everyone in the palace knew that Danika had been introduced, but the kings hurt Sally worse because she tried to interfere to save her princess. What surprised the maids, slaves, and servants was the bond between Danika and Sally—the love Danika had for her former personal maid, who had become her best friend. They never expected it.
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