Page 10 of Royal Scandal

We’ve just arrived at Sandringham. Will you please answer your bloody mobile when I call?

Gia

I’m with my family.

Maisie

Please. There were protesters waiting for us, and security wasn’t prepared. It was terrifying.

Gia

Are you all right?

Maisie

No. I’m shaking.

Gia

Are you hurt? Did they attack you?

Maisie

No, but I really need to hear your voice right now.

Gia

I told you, I’m with my family, and I need some time. We’ll speak after Christmas.

Maisie

But that’s days away.

Gia

I need time to think. If you care for me at all, please respect that.

Maisie

That’s not fair and you know it.

Gia?

Gia, please.

Are you still coming to Klosters?

Gia

Only if you stop with this nonsense.

Maisie

I’m sorry.

Gia

I don’t believe you.

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