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.

to talk business. "I was able to

Were you able to get anything?" I

Prince Rufus act crazy. And then, he's planning to lure the crazy Prince Rufus to..." Susan's voice trailed off and she looked

To kill me?" My

don't know how and where the plan

Richard will really create a stunt tomorrow. I refuse to be used by him, even if it means I'm

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

the closed window in a

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

what else could I do? If I

"I'm really

not your fault, Susan. You actually helped

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