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The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story novel Chapter 399

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I stayed in my room from then out as much as I was able. Staying near Elva helped me keep in mind my promise to her. I would not abandon her again. And so long as I was in my room, I was safe from running into Nicholas and Bridget and seeing whatever was going on between the two of them unfold

Elva seemed happy to have me near, and we played a lot, including the game I had promised where we sat in the window and counted the different kinds of birds we could see down in the gardens

While Elva was awake and active, we had a great time. Even when her tutors arrived and she learned, I sat quietly and listened, proud of how smart my little girl was

But times where Elva was entertaining herself, or like now, was lying down to rest, my thoughts began to fester and my jealousy burned so brightly it was difficult to control

Charlotte noticed my unhappiness. She was always around, and as one of the servants, there was no hiding any gossip from her

She tried to stay tightlipped around me for a time, and I appreciated her for it. But eventually, I cracked

What is everyone saying?I asked

She knew right away what I meant. About Bridget and Nicholas?” 

I nodded

The people think they would be a good match. They’ve totally enthralled the nation. There isn’t so much news aboutthat unpleasantness as before,Charlotte said

The protests?” 

Still ongoing, but not quite as boisterous as before. If this was the royal family’s plan, it seems to be working.” 

I could be grateful for that

What about the staff?I asked. What do they think about Bridget?” 

They’re starstruck,said Charlotte. Who can blame them? You think we’d all be used to seeing celebrities working here. But a movie star? That’s on an entirely different level somehow. And she has been so kind to all of us.” 

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I could be glad about that too. Someone who acted rude to the staff was unforgivable

Charlotte,I began. This question was the hardest to ask. Do you know anything about their past?” 

I wasn’t here then,she said

I know, butif you’ve heard anything” 

Some of the older staff do like to gossip,Charlotte admitted, after a moment. She worried her bottom lip like she was afraid to talk

I want to know,I said. I know it will hurt me, butI have to hear it Charlotte. I’d rather hear it from you than learn it on television or through one of the other girls.” 

Very well.” 

Charlotte and I took seats facing each other near the sewing machines still arranged in the center of the room. I quickly glanced behind me, but Elva was still fast asleep

Comforted by that, I gave Charlotte my full focus

“I don’t know the full story, of course, just bits and pieces,Charlotte said. But apparently Bridget and Prince Nicholas were practically inseparable as they grew up. They were constantly with each other. Sometimes Prince Julian tagged along.” 

She cleared her throat. She was holding something back

Charlotte?” 

The cook, she was here then. She said they often held hands. One day, when she caught Bridget alone, Bridget told the cook that she was going to marry Prince Nicholas someday. It charmed the whole staff then. Everyone wanted to pair them together

Some time later, Bridget’s family moved away and she went with them. From what I hear, Prince Nicholas was totally heartbroken. He wouldn’t leave his room. for large chunks of time. Many times, I heard he flew to see her, or she came to see him

But as it so often goes, time and distance continued to stretch things out between them. Visits grew farther apart. Phone calls were fewer. Eventually they grew apart. The cook says Nicholas turned into a different person after that. Someone harder, I guess

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Though one of the wait staff told me that’s about when Nicholas left home to go to the Academy.” 

That was when he met me

For a moment, I just sat there quietly, letting Charlotte’s words sink down into my brain. I let myself process them, turning them over and over again

Yet even after processing them, even after examining them from every which way, trying to find the ways that would hurt me the least, I could only focus on one overarching thing.. 

From every angle, it seemed as if Bridget had been Nicholas’s true love. His one that got away

If he changed when he went to the Academy, when he met me, then who was I but a rebound? All those months we were together. All those whispered promises and words of love. Maybe he hadn’t meant them at all

No, I couldn’t believe that. That hurt far too much. He had meant his love for me

It was just that his love for Bridget was much stronger

If anything, I was Bridget’s replacement

Thank you for telling me,I said to Charlotte

Of course,she said, and seemed apologetic about it. She didn’t mean to be. I received exactly what I had asked for

I stood from the chair. I need to go for a walk. Will you stay with Elva? The nanny should be back soon from her break.” 

I’d be happy to,Charlotte said. Are you going to be okay on your own?” 

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