Charlotte had taken her cold medicine and was feeling much better. Her health had improved somewhat. However, she still harbored doubts about Joan's identity—how could someone be so extraordinary? Joan appeared quite delicate, yet no one dared to bully her. Even in the monastery, no one spoke ill of her, which was rather odd. Charlotte got up early. A small bird flew to the window, and she quickly walked over, letting it land on her hand. She took a note from its foot, then released the bird. After reading the note, Charlotte smiled. It was her first smile in days. Whatever it was, it made her very happy. After reading it, she quickly burned the note, as if afraid someone would discover her secret. After prayers, she did not rush to eat but instead took a stroll along the path. The scenery here was unique. Every step offered a different experience, like stepping into a paradise. Although the monastery was not as charming as the outside world, it still had its ow
Joan took her time recovering, seemingly on purpose. She wanted to see what Charlotte was capable of, especially after being so rough and grabbing her by the neck right away.“Oh dear! I don’t know anything. I only know that you’re a princess, nothing more,” Joan patiently explained before immediately coughing again.“Next time, could you not be so mean? My neck hurts so much!” Joan was still unhappy with Charlotte’s behavior of getting physical at the slightest provocation. It was really troubling.Charlotte glanced at her sideways and noticed a deep red mark left on Joan’s neck. Was she really that strong? Feeling a bit guilty, all her anger suddenly dissipated.“Have you eaten yet? Would you like to join me?” Charlotte did not want to admit fault but felt that her actions earlier were wrong, so she offered to have a meal together. Joan shook her head, indicating she had not eaten. After finishing that boring prayer, she had been looking everywhere for Charlotte, so there was
"Just take them! Do you want to end up like them, old and ugly?" Joan gestured dramatically as she vividly described the women in the monastery.Charlotte found her antics amusing. She was actually quite nice.If it were her, Charlotte would not bother with a complete stranger, especially one who had treated her so poorly. Charlotte realized that she was indeed that indifferent.Looking at herself in the mirror, Charlotte felt a bit estranged from her reflection. The woman staring back was not exactly haggard, but compared to how she used to look, it was a far cry from her former self.She reminisced about the days when she had everything she wanted. There was nothing Princess Charlotte could not obtain.Charlotte glanced at Joan in the mirror. Joan was naturally beautiful, with a doll-like face, a petite figure, and a small cherry-like mouth. She looked very endearing.In contrast, Charlotte seemed much more worn down. She felt a pang of jealousy. Why had she fallen to such a st
Joan also put on a bathrobe. Her petite figure and fair skin looked so delicate that it seemed like the slightest touch could cause it to break. She had already washed her face and applied a facial mask. She carefully carried a basin of water over to Charlotte.Charlotte was a bit puzzled. “What are you doing?”She was now certain that Joan had no ill intentions, so her attitude had become much friendlier.“I’m going to help you wash your face and then apply a mask!” Joan skillfully held Charlotte’s face and used the warm water in the basin to moisten it.“What is this? It smells so nice!” Charlotte exclaimed. This water was not just ordinary warm water—it had a fragrant aroma and was gentle on her skin.“This water is amino acid water, infused with the essence of many flowers, specifically for skincare! You really need to take good care of yourself now,” Joan explained as she efficiently finished moistening Charlotte’s face.Next, she pulled out a cleanser and lathered her han
Charlotte noticed that Joan’s eyes were slightly moist. She could not tell if it was from the spring water, the dampness of the facial mask, or if her eyes had become wet on their own.Charlotte did not know what to say. She was not good at comforting people. As far as she could remember, she had never comforted anyone, except when she needed something from her mother and father, the queen and the king.Only when she needed something from them would she act cute and innocent to get everything she wanted, without exception.However, facing Joan at this moment, Charlotte remained silent. She was not sure whether she should ask what was wrong or just act on her instincts and say something harsh.At that moment, she felt a different emotion toward this woman. Was it pity? Was it sympathy? Was it something else...Charlotte could not quite figure out what it was. She only knew that she was more pitiful than anyone else, so there was no need to pity others. If it were not for this woman
Selena had been sleeping the entire day. The continuous sound of rain outside helped her sleep even more soundly. Koven usually left for work earlier than she did and returned later, so he did not know about her napping at home. As the alarm clock went off again, Selena turned it off and made a call to Koven—this was not the first time she had done so. She feared Koven might notice something unusual, so she made sure to call him every day at the same time just to chat. She sluggishly got up. She looked disoriented, with her hair falling over her cheeks and shoulders. Even so, she still appeared like a delicate young lady."Hey, Koven, what are you up to?" Selena's voice was full of energy, not at all like someone who had been perpetually drowsy and ill."Thinking about you. What else?" Koven replied with cheesy lines that made Selena laugh, though it was all just an act.Selena felt a twinge of sadness, realizing she had resorted to this method to gain Koven's trust, but she had
Mark looked at Selena, feeling somewhat helpless. He was at a loss when it came to the actions of Spades."I have some therapeutic medicine here, but it'll only provide temporary relief. To completely rid yourself of the disease, you still need to obtain the true antidote," Mark said as he took out several bottles and jars from a box.Selena felt a bit excited. She was usually lethargic to the point of near sleep, but she would always wake up in agony. If there was a way to alleviate her symptoms, Koven would not have to worry about her so much.Looking at the bottles, Selena noticed they had no labels."What are they?" Selena asked curiously."This is the medicine I developed myself, just packaged in these bottles. It should be harmless, so you don't need to worry." Mark, who was crouched under a cabinet, realized he had not explained clearly and raised his head to clarify.The hospital could not diagnose Selena’s condition, but Mark had managed to identify it. However, the anti
Linus looked at Daniel, unsure of what scheme he had up his sleeve this time. He mentally prepared himself for several possible scenarios. Linus feared that this old fox, Daniel, had discovered Selena's situation and was even more afraid that it might bring him harm.Linus knew the consequences of being a traitor, let alone helping one escape. Given his relationship with Selena, it was hard to avoid suspicion that he might have been involved in the matter. However, with his intelligence, dealing with Daniel should be within his capabilities.For years, Linus had been working by Daniel's side, which he could use to prove his loyalty. Despite constantly reassuring himself not to be afraid, Linus could not help but feel a chill down his spine and continued to worry."You're back?" Daniel, stroking a black cat, glanced at Linus as he walked in. Gwen was sitting nearby, sipping tea. Everything seemed normal, indicating that Linus had not raised any suspicions.Linus let out a sigh of re