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CHAPTER 23

A BASKET OF HOPE

Bridget’s eyes went wide. She couldn’t believe this! It was impossible! “Whose child was this, Daphne?” she blurted out.

Daphne looked confused and surprised at the same time. “Madam Bridget?”

Bridget’s hand reached out and took Daphne’s hand into hers. She squeezed in agitation. “Tell m-me the truth. You know I’ll never tell on you, right? The king will never find out!