Chapter 30

After seeing the Prince off and returning inside, we found Mother waiting for us, standing with her arms crossed.

“My darling Bertia. Is there perhaps something you have to say?”

Mother glared at me without even the slightest smile. She had thrown off her usual refined, gentle facade and had transformed into nothing short of a demon.

I had no idea what was going on and looked around in confusion. I glanced at Will for help, but he seemed just as bewildered.

“You don’t seem to understand.”

Mother’s negative aura grew even stronger as she glared sharply at us.

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