After her statement went out of her mouth, all the people in the audience were flabbergasted by the unexpected revelation. All kinds of thoughts are popping into their minds, and the speculations of a bastard child have made them excited about the drama that's going to happen.
Silya, who was sitting on the hard pavement street beside Mila, was even more shocked than the others, and she found it incredulous that Mila was spouting nonsense.
Mila, however, maintained her facade of innocence and vulnerability. Her tearful eyes and trembling voice added a convincing touch to her act. The guards exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of how to handle the situation.
The news of Cedric Ventor having a daughter, especially one in such a pitiful state, spread like wildfire among the residents of the noble estate. The sudden appearance of an alleged illegitimate child stirred curiosity and gossip within the tightly-knit community.
