Sylvia's POV:

I peered on Alina's shoulder and looked at the open door behind her.

From a distance, Leonard's body lay visible at the center of the hall.

At the sight of this, I couldn't help trembling.

Alina continued to yell something, but I couldn't make out what it was.

"Go and have a look." Rufus nudged me with a sigh.

With a dreary nod, I walked forward. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Leonard's body was surrounded by flowers and lit white candles. If I didn't look carefully, I would think that he was just asleep peacefully. Extreme despair engulfed me suddenly. But not a single tear formed in my dry eyes.

Out of nowhere, a gentle breeze brushed my face, bringing with it the enticing aroma of gardenia, Leonard's all-time favorite flower.

to the familiar aroma, I imagined Leonard was still there, standing behind me and waiting for me to turn

lips couldn't help trembling as I tried my best to suppress the sob

It felt as if something was literally piercing

But

It was Alina.

at me with red eyes and shouted in

her hand and tried to grab me as if she was

stopped her in time and gave her a stern lecture, "I'll forgive you this once because

laughed sourly and declared, "Prince Rufus, are you going to punish me? What did I do

"I just have one question for you. Why are you not letting anyone see Leonard's body? Even the coroner is not allowed to get close. What are

the ground. She threw the black veil away

and signaled to the soldiers at the door. Several troops arrived shortly carrying an adult male

Chet. Rufus told me he had met him

a bright future

soldiers brought a tray with them, on

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