As the days continue, so too does Caleb’s initiative to add commoners to the court. Thusly, per Bethany, I learn there are some fresh faces in court, in the form of three chosen commoners and their families.
Caleb has already asked me not to leave our room until he can personally escort me, but I am undeniably curious about the three commoners and how they are being received by the court.
Caleb’s request for me to stay in our room isn’t only because he’s worried the commoners will mistreat me. Instead, today is the first court held since the failed wedding. He’s more likely wishing to protect me from the harsh words of the nobility.
While Caleb didn’t tell anyone why he chose to reject Annabelle on the altar, the nobility has undoubtedly filled in the blanks themselves. The most obvio
