Her face radiated happiness as though she were the one getting engaged, her smile almost touching the stars.


    Perplexed by her reaction, I asked, “Nora, why does my engagement to Andrew make you so happy?”


    My question caught her off guard, and her initial excitement dimmed.


    She sped her hands and responded calmly, “Debra, I’m just really happy for you.


    You’re my first friend, and I don’t want you to leave.


    Plus, it’s great that you’re getting engaged to Mr.


    Pierce.


    It means you won’t have to endure Caleb’s antics anymore.


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    Her sincerity was evident, especially when she mentioned Caleb, her fists tightening with visible frustration.


    Recognizing the honesty in her emotions, I let go of any lingering doubts.


    I smiled and patted her shoulder.


    “Nora, don’t worry, I’m staying for now.


    You’re such a kind soul, and I would hate to lose you too.


    ”


    “That’s great!” Nora responded, visibly moved.


    “Debra, as long as you and Abby are here, I’ll look after you both!”


    Time seemed to elerate, and before we knew it, several days had gone by.


    Since agreeing to the engagement party with Andrew, he had gone public with our announcement.


    The news created quite a stir, repeatedly making headlines about a lowly mixed-blood witch soon to be the noble deputy n leader’s fiancee.


    Consequently, I found myself unwilling to leave the house.


    Facing the curious stares and hearing the jeers and derogatory remarks felt overwhelming.


    As the rumors intensified and Andrew remained silent, our engagement was epted as fact.


    Meanwhile, I sensed trouble brewing.


    Getting engaged to the deputy n leader, I knew, could bringplications, so I opted to stay indoors to dodge potential issues.


    However, I hadn’t expected trouble to find its way to me.


    One day, as Abby and I were ying in the room, enjoying our peaceful moments, a loudmotion erupted outside.


    “Move, everyone, out of the way!”


    The disturbance grew louder and more chaotic.


    rmed, I was about to take Abby to investigate, but the door burst open from the outside.


    The sunlight flooded in as Nora rushed inside.


    “Debra, it’s bad Her usualposed appearance was undone, her hair tousled by the wind.


    Clearly distraught and ignoring her disheveled look, she hurried toward me, eximing, “Shirley just stormed into the manor with a bunch of people, making a huge scene, and she’s demanding to see you!”


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