#CHAPTER 19: Fiona's Final Straw

MILA I was restless and anxious as the staff finished our cleaning from the banquet. Thankfully, it did not seem like anyone saw the interaction between me, Felix, and Edward, but I still felt deeply rattled. The consequences of my actions felt like a stormcloud over my head, threatening to rain down at any moment. Mrs. Barker clapped her hands twice, summoning all the staff to gather around the main area of the kitchen. To my dismay, Felix and Isabella stood next to her. Isabella was fanning herself, as if to waft away the smells of cooking and cleaning. I was positive she had never made a meal or cleaned a kitchen a day in her life. “Prince Felix has an exciting announcement for us all,” Mrs. Barker said. Her cheeks were flush with anticipation. Felix, to his credit, also looked excited. Isabella just looked bored. Felix smiled at us. That smile made my heart skip a beat. Which was silly of me, considering he wasn’t even looking at me in particular. There was absolutel