Of course, there was nothing concrete about that news; it was merely words of whisper she heard from the mouths of the maids serving throughout the palace. Strangely enough, the workers and all types of servants treated her with reverence and proper respect, unlike the royals, who treated her like a tool.
The first three children tried to get close to her, perhaps a bit too close. Their hypocrisy disgusted her even further, as she maintained her distance, especially from any male. After all, she always felt that absolute sense of disgust; if any male were to even come remotely near her, she would feel like vomiting. Her heart ached at the thought of the one she left behind all alone in that world. She knew how badly Tyler cared for her.
Would he search for her, all over the place?
Would he forget about her? Would he go mad, unable to find her?
