Laura's POV:

Naturally, I believed Crystal more. My prejudice was more or less objective, but my instinct told me there was more to this girl named Adela than she looked.

I smiled at Adela kindly and pulled her to sit down. "Can you tell me why you happened to be there and found Rufus?"

Adela raised her gaze at me, her plump, smooth face expressing a hint of shyness. In a low voice, she answered, "I'm a professional painter. When I went to the suburb to paint that day, and I came across King Rufus when he was injured..."

1 see.

I turned to examine the artwork and painting tools in the corner. A soldier delivered them here just now. According to the people who followed Rufus, this young woman named Adela was indeed found in the area with her painting tools.

Adela,

my doubts to myself. If there was an issue, I would always address it directly. That was why I went

an instant pang of embarrassment. She looked uncomfortable and replied, "I attended the ball

memory, but I came up empty. I would not deny; her face was utterly beautiful. Beautiful women such as this one always had a great impression on me. Every time I'd see them, I'd think whether or not they

my concerns about Rufus' marriage still persisted. After all, he was of age to

elephant before? From what I

no reason for me to stop looking into her, even if investigation turned up no cause for concern

no doubt, I asked "How did you meet Rufus? And how did you save him? I heard the cliff was steep. Why did

I rushed down without hesitation. Fortunately, I learned how to swim when I was a child. I risked my life to get him out of there." Adela's answer to my question was heartfelt and genuine. When I observed her facial expression, she didn't flinch and just looked straight

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