章 117: Ever-so-lovely Daughter

Her face was covered before the unexpected guest could get a glance behind the veil, and her heart thumped loudly in a fleeting burst of panic.

A woman in a radiant pink gown strolled in, a vision of gentle grace that conjured up images of fairytales. Delicate and airy, the fabric swirled femininity about her shape. 

The dress trailed behind her with every step like a dreamlike cascade, and the faint rustle of the cloth added to the enchanted ambiance.

With an air of elegance, the young woman left the powder room, the soft click of the door closing behind her echoing in the now tense atmosphere.

She turned, and as she did so, the voluminous gown seemed to glide over the glossy tiles with a delicate choreography.

A soft gasp escaped her rosy pink lips as her gaze fell upon the veiled presence of Alicia.