Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Eliza and Adeline passed along a path lined with cypress trees.

At its end, a building with white walls adorned in carvings was the Lily Palace, where Lady Degoa resided.

Once inside, Adeline first led Eliza to a secluded corridor.

"Is Her Highness the Consort in this direction?"

"No. I wanted us to talk first before that. Could you spare me a little time?"

"Is that all right? I heard His Highness the Second Prince will be joining us today as well."

"That's exactly why. I told Diego to spend some time with Her Highness first. Well, a mother and her son need their time too, don't they?"

Adeline smiled mischievously and glanced quickly around.

When she found an empty room, the maids opened the door for them.

"Thank you. We'll only be a moment before we come out. Our being here is a secret, all right?"

Adeline…