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?"

asked, "Have you heard

Maya nodded cautiously.

"Tell me more. Has it spread widely in the

it that 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

what she said, I fell silent and pulled a long

outside erupted in a flurry

kept the room warm. Maya held my hand

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.

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

hand on her shoulder. "I always remember your kindness. You are like a

was 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 was her presence that helped me better adapt to this world that

always be grateful to

this she-wolf standing in front of me really

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