Truant

If you have any questions, you may come to see me there. The king has instructed me to remain available for your convenience. Good luck in your next lessons."

With that, the session ended.

Nnenna exhaled in relief. Perfect timing.

Now she wouldn't have to deal with the awkwardness of being late or the scolding that would have followed.

Nnenna heard footsteps approaching.

She wanted to turn and disappear before she was spotted, but it was too late.

The door swung open, and she came face to face with the head etiquette instructor, followed closely by the other teachers.

Their gazes locked onto her instantly.

Nnenna "-_-"

Recognition flashed across their faces. Of course, they knew her. These instructors had been in the castle even before she was adopted, but since the king never assigned them to teach her, they had always ignored her.