When she heard this news, she did not know how to react. Her whole thoughts screeched to a halt. Everything within her became silent while she felt her heartbeat beginning to escalate.
Memories of her father when he came to see her from his busy time began to stream into her thoughts. When was the last time she saw him? What was she even hearing?
This wasn't true!
She would not accept it. Olive shook her head while the soldiers surrounded them. Reginald saw how Olivia stilled on the spot like she was a statue.
But he knew that she was going through turmoil even though she didn't show it.
Instead of Olivia reacting to the words Antonia said, the Princess gathered her wits and inhaled. She turned to face her step-brother.
"What brings the Crown Prince of Napoleon to our humble abode?" There was a faint smile on her lips that tried its best to stay despite her inner struggles.
