Rufus' POV:

My father's expression darkened and he cast a sidelong glance at Maya. Finally, he turned and snorted at Richard. "Take care of your own mate. Quit making a fool of yourself."

I heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, my father didn't blame Maya.

Richard's face instantly fell. He retorted, "Those are all rumors. They're not true at all!"

My father didn't want to listen to his excuses. He wavedhis hand dismissively." You canleave now."

He was always a man who had the final say. Richard had no choice but to leave with his attendants.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go to Mother's place first." I turned to leave after saying goodbye to my father.

But he stopped me. He leaned towards me and whispered in my ear in a voice so low that only the two of us could hear. "Don't forget our agreement. If Sylvia's identity as a traitor's daughter can't be redeemed, no matter how many achievements she attains, she will always be a slave."

say anything. I simply nodded

arrived at the gate of the queen's

approach and showed a look of surprise. He immediately rushed inside

come back and invite me in. Instead, I entered the palace and went straight

I found Alina and my mother chattering

here?" When she saw me, my mother stood up in surprise and walked over to

how you're doing." We walked to the sofa and sat down. An attendant handed me a cup of

thanks to Alina, I feel much better these days." She

of me obediently and smiled at me

no see, Prince

and continued to

awkwardly then glanced

never get to know each other on a deeper level." My mother tried to smooth things over for Alina. She smoothed the creases on Alina's clothes as though she was her mother. "You don't have to visit me so often.

lowered her head shyly. "I'm worried I'll disturb him at

sometime. He's always so busy that he often forgets to eat. You

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