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

the gate of the queen's residence, I heard peals of laughter

and showed a look of surprise. He immediately rushed

to come back and invite me

and my mother chattering about. My mother looked

in surprise and walked over to receive me. "You rarely visit me. Aren't you busy with

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

I feel much better these days." She winked at Alina and pushed her towards me.

in front of me obediently

see, Prince Rufus," she

ignored her and continued to sip from

awkwardly then glanced at my mother for

over for Alina. She smoothed the creases on Alina's clothes as though she was her mother.

her head shyly. "I'm worried I'll disturb

so considerate and honest," my mother praised approvingly. "You can have dinner with him sometime. He's always so busy that he often forgets to eat. You have to watch

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