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CHAPTER 83
~Zara's POV~
There was a gentleness to her tone, but I could sense the weight behind her words, the way she was observing me with a quiet curiosity. She had this way of making you feel seen, even when you wished you weren't being examined so closely.
I forced a smile, hoping to keep the conversation light. "I try to be efficient. There's always a lot to get done."
She nodded, her smile widening slightly. "And you do it well. But I have to ask, Zara... how are you finding your time here? Truly."
Her voice was sincere, something that caught me off guard. It wasn't the formal, distant tone I'd come to expect from Snow's parents. This was different—more personal, more... caring.
I paused for a moment, unsure how much to reveal. "It's been... interesting," I said carefully, choosing my words. "There's not been much to adjust to. Probably because everyone is welcoming and I haven't been here long."
