Chapter 36

Everyone lectured me today, not stopping until they reached Dona and Naomi. When Krystal arrived, both of them stepped aside, but Cedric stayed. Maybe he wants to be the hero protecting me from Queen Krystal's wrath. I don't care. My head is still spinning, and when I tried to eat, I ended up vomiting everything. It only made me lose my appetite even more, and I could barely finish the apple slices Cedric peeled for me.

"Sorry, Miss," I said as Krystal sat next to my bed. I could see her worried expression slowly fading. I still can't shake off this guilt I feel towards Krystal. I'm sure she had a busy day without my help.

"It's okay, Anya, but what did the doctor say?"

Before I could reply to Krystal's question, Cedric's voice cut in. "The doctor said Anya is just exhausted. But the baby is fine. She just needs more rest."

"Make sure she gets that, Cedric."

I stared wide-eyed.