Bonita instantly regretted it and tugged Ryan's sleeve. "Then, then I'll wait for you here."
Elizabeth's phoenix eyes were languid as she swept her gaze over Bonita. Without saying a word, she stood up and went to look for Shi Xi.
Bonita looked nervously at Ryan, then at the Queen's back.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Ryan comforted in a low voice.
"Then, then I…" Bonita hesitated.
She didn't want to follow the Queen, but she was afraid that if she didn't, the Queen would hate her.
"Let's go, we'll go together," Ryan said.
"Yes." Bonita was half a step behind Ryan, feeling a little more at ease.
The group of people walked toward Shi Xi's room in a grandiose manner.
When she reached Shi Xi's room, she happened to hear the conversation inside.
"The Queen likes girls who like to smile," the maid advised. "Princess Consort, please smile more."
