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Lilliana’s POV

Sighing, I tried my best to think about other things and not dwell too much on my feelings but doing that proved to be a difficult task.

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop feeling like there’s been a little strain in Nikolai and my relationship. I barely had enough time to talk to him.

He was either always busy with the meetings that caused him to come back late or leave very early in the morning.

“Their lunch is ready, I feel tired so I’ll just take a nap.” I smiled at the maid who nodded in understanding.

“You should be taking lots of rest, ma’am, you don’t really have the luxury of stressing yourself out anymore.” She added and I smiled again.

“I know,” I responded as my palm instinctively rubbed my belly before I turned away, “I have to go now.” I finished and with that, I made my way out of the kitchen.

My thoughts were all over the place and I couldn’t stop thinking about Nikolai as I got closer to the private wing.

Rubbing my neck, I made my way inside t