Chapter 46

“Second queen! The fourth princess is waiting at the palace gates!” A servant ran into the queen’s courtyard where the other queens were seated, talking to her gently.

As soon as she heard the news, Alice sprung to her feet and hurried to the gate so she could see for herself. She didn’t even want a confirmation.

True to the servant’s claims, Kassy was standing by the palace gates. Although the guards bowed in front of Kassy, she didn’t seem to have accepted it because she was standing still, staring blankly, hugging her arms with a gloomy expression on her face.

“Kassy!” The second queen ran toward her in her elegant attire that was springy around with the action she took. It was a floral gown made from satin.

Wrapping her arms around her daughter, she began to sob. “What happened to you?” She pulled away, still keeping her hands on her daughter’s shoulders. She looked at her from head to