Sylvia's POV:

It was late at night, and the streets were mostly empty.

Still, in order not to draw any unnecessary attention, Harry and I took a secluded path. About half an hour later, we drew near the imperial palace and finally slowed down a little to catch our breaths. I turned to check Rufus' condition. He was still asleep.

Harry glanced at me questioningly and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with Prince Rufus? Did Noreen put him under a curse?"

"No, it's a long story. I'll explain everything later." I sighed helplessly. Now it was my turn to ask him a question. "Why'd you suddenly show up?" Embarrassed, Harry scratched his head and faltered. "You... You've been avoiding me the past few days, and there's a rumor going around that Joanna will be executed. I grew restless so I've been snooping around. Earlier, I saw soldiers escorting the prisoners out of the palace. I thought Joanna was one of them, so I followed them."

"Without you, I wouldn't have escaped from Noreen so easily." I looked at Harry gratefully. If it weren't for him, Noreen might've successfully taken me away. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

right? No need to thank me." Harry patted his puffed-out

was moved by his kindness. "Don't worry. I've figured out

serious? Oh, my God! That's wonderful!" Harry's

and promised, "Joanna will come back safe and sound,

Thank you so much,

it turned

second, a mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth. His eyes popped open and he called me in a panic, and then he

wits. I took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe the blood off Rufus' face and then pulled his collar to check on him again. The black

shocked, but he reacted quickly and held my hand to calm me down. "Deep breaths,

anxious, but Harry's

as we stepped foot past the palace gate, we were stopped by the guards.

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