“Jolie, bring ire to see me!” Catherine’s eyes were a bit cold.


    She wanted to take the opportunity to have a good chat with this girl before Ivan arrived, to advise her to turn back now and not do anything foolish.


    Jolie also guessed the Queen’s intentions. She bowed respectfully, “Yes.” Then she stepped quickly out to fetch ire, estimating that Mr. Marsh should be arriving soon as well.


    In the luxurious pce, Catherine paced back and forth on the rabbit fur rug, in a very bad mood.


    This ire must be quite cunning, to have father and son wrapped around her finger.


    In the King’s Pce-


    Since Prince Taylor had been chased away, ire felt very awkward. She also felt guilty, knowing the esction didn’t benefit anyone.


    Yet the King didn’t me her at all. Instead he apologized, “I’m very sorry, ire. He’s ignorant and caused you distress.”


    “Your Majesty,” ire was very concerned about Rowan’s feelings. This matter must have spread through the royal family by now.


    “I’m sorry, I didn’t handle it well and caused you worry,” ire apologized again. “Please take care of your health.”


    The King’s anger had aggravated his condition. Clutching his chest, he took a deep breath. “Continue your studies. I’ll go rest in my room.”


    With Arthur’s support, he headed towards his bedroom.


    The King insisted ire return to the study room and continue learning, refusing any assistance from her or letting her see him off.


    Watching his retreating figure disappear through the doorway, ire was still in a daze, feeling a little down.


    She wondered, if Rowan found out about today’s incident, what would he think? Would he misunderstand?


    And if Queen Catherine knew, what would she think?


    But ire’s deepest concern was whether this would implicate Rowan.


    She had to fully cooperate in keeping her identity hidden, as Rowan had done.


    The King’s protection of her today made it obvious she was no ordinary person. Queen Catherine’s captain of the guard Jolie was very shrewd.


    Still, Mr. Marsh would be arriving soon, bringing new hope.


    Just as ire gathered herself to return to the study, she heard approaching footsteps, brisk and steady.


    Soon, Captain Jolie appeared at the doorway, heading straight for ire.


    Their eyes met. ire could tell she hade for her.


    “Miss ire,” Jolie halted before her and ryed her orders evenly, “The Queen requests your presence.”


    Facing those cool, detached eyes, ire had a bad premonition.


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    ire didn’t say anything or stall for time. She stepped forward, with Jolie following behind.


    Once downstairs and out of the pce, Jolie led the way to the Queen’s pce, though ire already knew where it was.


    As they walked, ire pondered like a writer – what questions would the Queen ask?


    As a mother, how would she feel upon hearing her son had been chased out by his father?


    ire treated it as a story, profiling Queen Catherine’s character. How would someone like her react in this situation?


    ire had only one thought – to protect Rowan.


    She must not expose that she was Rowan’s girlfriend. She couldn’t let Rowan worry while he was researching.


    Soon the two peacocks at the pce gates came into view. ire was led inside by Jolie.