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

Maya nodded cautiously.

sit on the sofa. "Tell

could ascend the throne and you could be the new queen. Despite Prince Rufus' best efforts

I fell silent and

sky outside erupted in a flurry of lightning and a

room warm. Maya held my

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 would not have survived here without you." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ

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

up, and I reached out to put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I always remember your kindness.

to the imperial capital, I was afraid of getting hurt, so I was always vigilant and never let my

I would always be

this she-wolf standing in front

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