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?"

and asked, "Have you heard about them as

Maya nodded cautiously.

on the sofa. "Tell me more. Has it spread widely in

could ascend the throne and you could be the new queen. Despite Prince Rufus' best efforts to silence such a rumor, it is still

fell silent and pulled a long

in a flurry of lightning and

warm fire from the fireplace kept the room

"These are the meridians of victory. I beat those snarky bitches, so they won't dare to gossip about you anymore."

have to be so polite and formal to me. I should look out for you since I am

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

vigilant and never let my guard down. It was her presence that helped me better adapt

always be grateful to

this she-wolf standing in front of me really

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