CHAPTER 25. Faux Affection

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  The sounds of the tip of my pen scribbling on the parchment was all that I could hear throughout the study. My daily routine now consisted of daily paperwork and lessons with Gideon on my duties. Whatever free time I had left during the day is spent with Rodrick or with my mother and brother. But most of the time, the only people who I constantly see are Gideon and Anne.

  I stopped writing, placing the pen down so that I could stretch my numbing arms up high. Gideon then approached me and placed another stack of documents on the table. I let out a tired sigh, dropping my hands to my side before I looked up at him.

  “I have not even finished the first pile of papers yet, Gideon.”

  “There is no rush, princess.” He smiled.

  “You say that and yet you’ll make me stay until late to get this paperwork done.” I grumbled, not so much complaining about the amount of work I had but more towards Gideon’s fake compassion in regards to my position. The aged man laughed at my words.