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."

simply nodded to him then left

arrived at the gate of the queen's residence, I

gate saw me approach and showed a look of surprise. He immediately rushed inside to

didn't wait for the guard to come back and invite me

Alina and my mother chattering about. My

When she saw me, my mother stood up in surprise and walked over to receive me. "You rarely visit me. Aren't you busy

I came to see how you're doing." We walked to the sofa and sat down. An attendant handed me a cup of coffee, which

still the same as before. But thanks to Alina, I feel much better these days." She winked at Alina

me obediently

time no see, Prince Rufus,"

ignored her and continued

smiled awkwardly then glanced at

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. Go

her head shyly. "I'm

considerate and honest," my mother praised approvingly. "You can have dinner with him sometime. He's always

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