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.”

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

heaven, huh? Everyone must think the

upset she got,

wrong? Are you

sat up from the bed. “Please help excuse me from class.

it didn’t seem that Alicia could continue attending classes

apartment she shared with Aaron. She glanced at the apartment she

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

leave you even after you get married as long as you allow me to stay by your side. Alas, I can’t even take it anymore when you’re only getting engaged,” she muttered under her breath

thought she could share Aaron with another woman, but it

quietly, she entered their bedroom and buried herself under the covers. Hugging the covers, she took in the scent unique

***

was much later when he learned that the news of his engagement

together as he wondered if Alicia had