Lucy's POV:

The usual indifference on Susan's face changed. She nodded and comforted me. "Have a seat first. Let me check your belly."

"My belly's just fine. I had to lie. Otherwise, they wouldn't let me see you." Sitting down, I hated Richard even more.

"No. That baby is my nephew. I will not rest until I check up on you." Susan smiled. She sighed. "It must be really hard for you and my brother."

I lowered my head, caressing my belly as bitterness filled my heart. If Kyle hadn't sent Susan over to my side, I honestly wouldn't know what to do.

Originally, Susan's name was Ashley. She was also Kyle's biological younger sister. The two siblings had always had a good relationship since their childhood. But ever since their parents separated, so were the kids. Susan left the imperial capital with her mother, while Kyle stayed with his father. It wasn't only until recently that Susan returned to the capital and found Kyle again.

Fortunately, Richard didn't know yet about her identity. The first time that Richard sent me Susan, she secretly delivered message for me.

had just resigned to waiting for death. But with Susan, my hope for life was rekindled

Susan then started to talk business. "I was able to hook up

to get anything?" I couldn't wait

He's going to use some drug that will make Prince Rufus act crazy. And then, he's planning to lure the crazy

what? To kill me?" My

know how and where the plan will

anyway." I grabbed Susan's hand. "I'm almost certain Richard will really create a stunt tomorrow. I refuse to be used by him, even if it means I'm going to die.

Let's figure something out. There are so many guards stationed outside. You won't be able

in a daze. "Even if I jump through the

floor. What's going to happen to the baby after you jump?" Susan scolded me in a hushed tone. She was trying to

closed my eyes. "But what else could I do? If I don't

sighed. "I'm

You actually helped me

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