"When was the last time you saw your monthly flow, Amel?"

The rest of the ride home was quiet - as usual - and Carlotta used that moment to reminisce on what had happened a while ago.

It was still coming as a shock to her, knowing Princess Anya was dead, and she actually died in her place. What could've happened if she had taken the drink instead of her?

Suddenly, her last words replayed in her head:

"Avoid getting pregnant for Lord Lorenzo".

The words rang in her head like a bell. What does she mean by that?? How does getting pregnant have to do with the death of Lorenzo's previous wives? She really couldn't understand it.

Good saviors! So many unanswered questions in her head; so many pondering.

*

After a longer while, they finally arrived at the mansion and Lorenzo was the first to step out as he looked rather impatient.

He was impatient, but of course, it was never going to be obvious on his facial expression.

With his guards around him, he walked away, not sparing Carlotta