A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“What happened to me?” Alicia asked as she massaged her temples.

Marianna glanced at her before leaning forward to whisper something in her ear.

At once, Alicia’s eyes widened in disbelief as her hand flew to her belly.

I’m pregnant with Aaron’s child? How can that be?

She recalled how she had fainted a while ago.

“Marianna, is His Majesty going to get engaged soon?” Alicia asked softly.

Marianna knew nothing about her relationship with Aaron, so she nodded.

“Yes. The palace has already released an announcement,” Marianna arched a brow. “The king is getting a fiancée at a young age. They might be getting married soon. He and the daughter of General Matthew look like the perfect couple. They are a match made in heaven since they have similar backgrounds.”

paler Alicia’s face became. She bit her lip and felt her heart ached as though it

heaven, huh? Everyone must think the

she got,

asked, “What’s wrong? Are you

the bed. “Please help excuse me from class. I want to head back home to get

seem that Alicia could continue attending

grandfather’s house, Alicia went to the apartment she shared with Aaron. She glanced at the apartment

across the little decors bought to decorate the apartment, she was reminded

as you allow me to stay by your side.

Aaron with another woman,

bedroom and buried herself under the covers. Hugging the covers, she took

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himself with work. It was much later when he learned that the news of his engagement with Nico

he wondered