Chapter 27: Unfortunate Incident 

Lilith's POV;

"Your Highness, it's time for breakfast," Julia said for the umpteenth time. A long sigh expelled from my lips while I stood up.

I was already dressed, but the thought of Maya being there at the table terrified me. I don't know if I should ask Adams what she was doing in the mansion.

Now that I think about it, he must've really taken advantage of my meekness, knowing that I wouldn't ask what she was doing in the mansion.

I heard Julia's footsteps as I walked to the dining area.

"Don't follow me," I said and, without turning around, I knew that the familiar expression of surprise was etched on her face.

"Your Highness?"

I said nothing, there wasn't a need to. She heard what I had said.

"Lilith! You're late!" Maya cooed in between spoonfuls of what I suspected to be the scrambled eggs in front of her and I smiled softly, noting that they had already begun to eat.

I knew that it was already way past breakfast time, but still, it pained me to think that he couldn't even chec