Loraline finished arranging Melania's long, curly hair into a loose braid, securing short rogue strands with small pins adorned with tiny porcelain flowers. Stepping back, she admired her handiwork, then smiled at the princess' reflection and proudly declared,
"All done, Your Highness! You are now ready to go."
The princess slowly tilted her head from side to side, examining her attendant's work, and nodded.
"Thank you, Loraline. It looks refreshing."
Curious about Melania's choice, Loraline asked,
"What prompted you to wear your hair down today? Now that it's getting warmer as spring progresses, more and more ladies in the Capital prefer to wear their hair up to reveal their necks and shoulders."
Melania twisted her youthful face into a disapproving grimace and retorted arrogantly,
Dear readers, starting in April, this novel will go on a break because I need to take care of my health. I have a chronic illness and my condition has been gradually declining, so I need some time to get better so that I can return and complete this story. I am incredibly grateful for your support up until now and I hope that my break will not be a long one because I do want to finish this novel and see you all at the end. Please take care of yourselves and I hope to see you again soon!