Chapter 59

True to Julian's word, he released Anna and had Thea allocate her a better room in the same building Lyra was staying. During her first days outside confinement, Anna spent most of her time with Lyra and Beryl. Since Lyra was no longer bedridden, she was able to take her on a tour of the palace grounds, helping her familiarise with everything. At first, Anna was very happy. This was the closest she had ever come to a normal life since being captured by the witches. She had friends, she did not have to work everyday until her back ached, and there was nobody controlling her every movement. In such an environment, it was easy to put her horrible past behind her. However, as the days went by and more people became aware of her presence, rumours started spreading about her origin. The truth of her identity and background became common knowledge, subjecting her to vicious rumours and discrimination from those around her. At first, she tried her best to ignore it. She could not control what