may I kiss you?

Two days later, Belle was preparing to depart for the town square, with Mia assisting her despite her reservations. Mia was deeply uneasy, knowing how furious Quinn would be if he discovered Belle's secret meeting with the King.

"Are you certain about this?" Mia asked, her voice laced with worry as she gazed at Belle. She dreaded seeing her mistress suffer once more, especially now that they were so close to leaving the Duke's mansion. Tomorrow was the day Belle was to receive the divorce papers, and it seemed unwise to risk provoking Quinn's wrath.