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.

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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

tried my best to

It felt as if something was literally piercing through my

getting closer and closer to him. But as I ascended the stairs, something pushed me

It was Alina.

at me with red eyes and shouted in

me as if

stern lecture, "I'll forgive you this once because your father just passed away. But if you dare try again to hurt Sylvia, I won't spare

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

his 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

Alina slowly got up from the ground. She threw the black veil away and grinned at

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

fiance, Chet. Rufus told me he had met him in Leonard's office

decent, reserved, and intelligent young man. He was a man with great potential and a bright future ahead of him. To be honest, he was a good match for Alina. What a pity that he died a

them, on which there was

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