Serena's POV

Since I recovered and returned from the hospital, everyone has been gentle around me. I thought I could finally have peace of mind and live my life quietly in this palace since there was no hope that I could ever escape.

But I was wrong. There was a limit to how nice they would continue to be, and there was someone who seemed to dine and wine with wickedness. The person was Sylvia.

She had summoned me to her residence like the last time. And she was rude and mean to me. As usual, she poured the water she had in her on my face.

Ardan, who has...