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,

Maya nodded cautiously.

pulled her to sit on the sofa. "Tell me more. Has

ascend the throne

I fell silent and pulled

sky outside erupted in a flurry of

from the fireplace kept the room

those snarky bitches, so they won't dare to gossip about you anymore." I

Todd, you don't have to be so polite and

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

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

always be

standing in front of

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