Sylvia's POV:

"Miss Todd, it's me," Maya said, her voice coming from outside. "The doctor is here."

I pressed my lips into a thin line. I couldn't believe Rufus really asked the doctor to check on me. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Didn't he think my acting was terrible? Why did he still play along?

As I thought about that, I felt even more depressed. I covered my head with the blanket and ignored Maya completely.

She knocked on the door two more times and asked, "Miss Todd, can I open the door?"

I didn't say anything. I just pretended not to hear her.

"I'm coming in, Miss Todd," she said when I didn't respond. Her voice sounded a little helpless.

while, I heard keys, followed by

the bed, and gloomily looked at the door. I saw Maya come inside the

smile before she checked up on me. The

looks much more stable and stronger

instantly fluttered the moment I heard that. I felt so happy. "What else do I

what you're doing and be careful with your diet. You should

said, "If Rufus asks you, can you just tell him...

persuade her to tell Rufus that

just smiled and helped me lie back down on the bed.

her med kit along with her. Did she

down, grabbed the blanket, and heaved a sigh. "Maya,

water and put it on the bedside table. "Miss Todd, you should rest first. If you need anything else, just press the

in the eye. At this point, I was willing to do anything. I was desperate for freedom. "You don't

me a bitter smile. "I can't do anything about the shackles, Miss Todd. Prince Rufus is the only one who has the key to the shackles. I only have the key to

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