" Mom...I missed you...", said Riley.

" I missed you too Rae", said Nora, Riley's mother.

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At the Stafford manor.

Lillian has been in a bad mood since she came back from the palace. The servants in the manor felt like they are walking on thin ice every day.

The one who suffered the most was Lillian's lady-in-waiting, Lady Jenna.

" Milady do you want to attend lady Natalia's tea--"

Lillian, who was seated, turned to her left and glared at Lady Jenna who was standing beside her.

" Do I look like I want to attend that woman's tea party?!"

" Milady, Lady Natalia will make a scene!"

" Get away from me!!"

Lady Jenna was almost in tears by the end of the day.

" I feel bad for Lady Jenna"

" At first I was envious of her as she was the lady-in-waiting of Lady Lilian and it seemed like Lady Lillian would become the Crown Princess but now I just pity her"

But Lady Jenna wasn't the only one suffering.

Lillian has been sick since she got home. She has been blaming it on the food she ate at t