Chapter 105 Raven's POV The palace corridors echoed with hushed whispers and sidelong glances. It had been four months since I announced my supposed pregnancy, yet my stomach showed no signs of the expected growth. The carefully constructed lie was starting to crumble, and with each passing day, the weight of deception pressed harder on my conscience. I stood alone in my chambers, gazing at my reflection in the ornate mirror. The reflection of a woman who had built a kingdom of lies, a realm of deceit. My hand rested on my flat stomach, a stark reminder of the emptiness within. A knock on the door disrupted my thoughts. "Come in," I called out, and the door creaked open to reveal Nadia, her eyes filled with concern. "Raven, we need to talk," Nadia said, her voice tinged with urgency. I motioned for her to sit, my eyes searching hers for any signs of jud
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