Sylvia‘s POV: 

“Why don‘t you just tell Rufus that the head maid is belittling you?” Yana asked in confusion. 

I walked around the long corridor and paused. “If I complain to him, it will only make people look down on me even more.” 

“I don‘t think so. If they see that Rufus is protecting you, who will dare to bully you?” Yana said playfully. 

“It‘s not that simple.” I continued to walk forward aimlessly, feeling more and more depressed. 

Then I suddenly thought of something. “Haven‘t you ever wondered how that head maid knew my background?” Yana was stunned by my question. 

“Yes… You‘re right. How did she know?” 

“I‘m afraid that the news that I’m the daughter of a traitor has already spread all over the imperial palace. No matter how Rufus defends me, I‘m just a humiliating accessory in the eyes of others. And when I am no longer useful to him, I will be thrown away.” I smiled wryly as my heart had already sobered up. 

“What should we do then?” Yana asked anxiously.. 

“I don‘t want to go back to my old life, Yana. I want to survive here on my own.” 

“Whatever your decision is, I will support you. But wait! You have been walking for a while. Where are you going?”

 “I‘m going to the banquet,” I answered casually and lowered my head. 

know how to get there?”

Yana‘s question brought me back to my senses. It was only then that I realized that I had got lost.

both sides were dim, and the shadows of the trees under the eaves were swaying,giving off a sense of gloom. My heart tightened, and I got goose bumps on my arms, so I walked back. But the identical arched doors made me feel like a fly that couldn‘t find its way.

was so happy that I hurriedly ran in the direction where the voice

“Rufus, I‘m here!”

tall figure, I instantly calmed down.

have you been?”

furrowed, and

caused him trouble again,

“I got lost.” 

moment, I heard a slight sigh above my head. I looked down at the hemline of my

up at him in surprise. Wasn‘t

are you looking at me like that?” “Nothing…” I murmured. I really thought that he would

his lips and stretched out his hand “Let‘s go. Hold my hand, so you won‘t get

me, and finally pinched the corner of his sleeve. My face couldn‘t help burning. Rufus didn‘t say anything anymore. He just turned

shoulders. My mind was in a mess. “I‘ve already sent someone to investigate your mother‘s case and the witnesses who disappeared back then,” Rufus suddenly said. My eyes

hold out much hope that Rufus would really help me.

had already prepared myself mentally that I would do the investigation on my own. I didn‘t expect him to act so fast. Rufus turned his head and looked at me.

one thing I‘m

it?” I asked, looking into his deep

out the truth,” Rufus whispered in my ear. I was stunned for

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