CHAPTER 254 - WHO IS IN THE SHADOW

India heard a soft knock at her bedroom door and her heart raced. She quickly hid her phone under the pillow, praying her mother wouldn't notice. She had been acting suspicious all day that her mother had to confront her on why she had been stealing glances at her phone all day.

The door creaked open slowly, revealing Maria.

Maria's sharp eyes swept the room, her neatly-manicured brows raised in question. "Is something the matter, dear?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of concern.

India forced a smile, shaking her head. "No, Mother. Why do you ask?"

"Hmm." Maria hummed, not entirely convinced. She stepped further into the room, the soft fabric of her evening gown rustling. "You do know what's happening tonight, don't you?"

India chuckled lightly. "Of course mom, I do." She rose from the bed, smoothing a hand over the delicate lace trim of her robe.

"Then, why are you yet to dress up? Your cousins and nephews are ready. Your uncles told me the