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.

familiar aroma, I imagined Leonard was still there, standing behind me and

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

hurt. It felt as if something was literally piercing through my

and closer to him. But

It was Alina.

me with red eyes and shouted in a sharp voice, "Stay away

spoke, she stretched out her hand and tried to grab me as if she was going

once because your father just passed away. But

onto the stairs. The black veil on her head fell down, revealing her face that scrunched up in rage. She laughed sourly and declared, "Prince Rufus, are you going to punish me? What did I do wrong? Are you ganging up on me now that my father

impatience and took a deep breath. His face was indifferent, and his eyes were as cold as ice. He cast a piercing glare at Alina and uttered, "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

said, Alina slowly got up from the ground. She threw the black veil away and grinned at him. "Well, since you want to know

door. Several troops arrived shortly carrying an adult male corpse. His dark hair had lost its shine, and the corpse had become

me he had met him in Leonard's office a

future ahead of him. To

brought a tray with them, on

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255