The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

To make it appear as though I was utterly upset, I purposefully paced back and forth across the room and touched nothing from the small tea table, which was full of my favorite desserts.

I made a mournful face as I touched my baby bump.

At this time, Maya walked in, set down the fresh sheet in her hand, and asked, "What's wrong, Miss Todd? You seem to be in a bad mood."

"Nothing," I answered weakly.

It was raining cats and dogs outside today, and Harry didn't come to make trouble again, so the weather might have been a factor for that. Meanwhile, Rufus went to the city hall to preside over some important meetings, and he might come back very late.

Maya didn't leave. She walked up to me and asked gingerly, "Miss Todd, are you affected by the rumors circulating in the palace?"

reaction and asked, "Have you heard about

Maya nodded cautiously.

sofa. "Tell me more. Has it spread widely

you killed the lycan king. They also said that you did all these for your sake, so Prince Rufus could ascend the throne and you could be the new queen. Despite Prince Rufus' best efforts to silence such a rumor, it is still being discussed among

said, I fell silent and

erupted in a flurry of lightning and a

from the fireplace kept the room

you. I quarreled with several maids this morning and even beat them because they were gossiping about you," Maya said, showing me the bruises and scratches on her hand. There was no grievance on her face, but only pride as she added, "These are the meridians of victory. I beat those snarky bitches, so they won't dare to gossip about you anymore." I felt sad as I gently caressed Maya's bruised arm. I said softly, "Thank you, Maya. Since I entered the palace, you have been protecting me like a guardian angel. I

and replied, "Miss Todd, you don't have to be so polite and formal to me. I should look out for you since

put a comforting hand on her

a kind-hearted person. When I first came to the imperial capital, I was afraid of getting hurt, so I was always vigilant and never let my guard down. It

would always be grateful

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