74 I Need An Answer

It was late at night and the entire palace was immersed in a profound slumber. However, I still couldn't sleep. I took off my nightgown and slipped into a simple dress, then picked up my black hood, quietly awaiting the arrival of that person.

The cool moonlight shone through the garden, casting a glow upon the dressing table beside the window. Concealed in the dark corner by the curtains, I saw my pearl necklace carefully stored in a box.

"Meow~" A feeble meow resonated, breaking the silence of the night, acting as a peculiar warning.

"How can there be a cat in the palace? Guards! Quickly remove these intruders!" Susanna's stern voice carried through the night.

Without any delay, the sound of guards' footsteps echoed down the corridor.

Seizing the opportunity, I pushed open the window and concealed myself beneath the black hood. Just before I made my escape through the window, an inexplicable impulse compelled me to take the necklace with me.

I minimized the sound of my footsteps. Th