Accidentally Betrothed

like a maze of stone walls and twisting halls. The two maids walked on either side of her, glancing at each other ever

e, and a dressing area filled with ornate combs, perfumes, and enough gowns to make her head spin. She l

ked at her nervously. "My lady," she began tentatively, "I don't mean to b

the bed and letting out a long sigh. She looked

aid, giving a quick curtsy, her cheeks flushing. "And this is Bridget." She moti

leaning back and making herself comforta

you feeling well? You've been saying such..

gmental woman was enough to ruin her mood. Emily let out a dramatic sigh, muttering under her bre

idened in horror. "My lady!" she whispered, her hand over her mout

e as if sharing a secret. "Actually, I really did lose my memory. I don't remember... well, anything. No

nd she nodded eagerly. "Of course, my

her expression was more re

how hungry she was. "Great! Alright, first things firs

lay back on the bed, imagining some hearty roast, maybe a warm stew, and som

er bed. Emily's eyes lit up-until she saw what was actually on it. A small pile of steame

yes wide with disbelief.

Lila said cheerfully. "Vegetables

f broccoli with a skeptical look. "Wait, wai

keep your beauty and health for Prince Alexander, my lad

eaming. "So, let me get this straight," she said slowly, "I, Lady E

confused. "M

lexander. His Ro

y was too hungry to care. She scowled at the plate, muttering, "Do I look like

t sure how to respond. "But... but it's very nutriti

plate away. "If I'm going to be stuck here, I want *real*

at and spoke up. "But, my lady, you always insisted on this... s

ll you what-forget the diet. And forget the prince. If Alex

"But... but, my la

ock these maids. "And besides, Mr. Grumpy can deal with

t of something cold flickered in

ea of defying the usual rules. "Of cours

waves in this world, and if she was going to be stuck here, she might as wel