Cinderella's Escape to the Garden

*Thud, thud, thud.*

Kaelia’s heart slammed against her ribs in a frantic, chaotic rhythm. Her eyes widened, panic seizing her throat. The Kingdom handled illegitimate and adopted children with brutal solemnity. Under no circumstances did an adopted child receive the privileges of a legitimate noble.

The Scarlet dragon clan members were the only ones who looked visibly appalled by the Queen's pr