?Chapter 607:


    “I heard her child died recently,” one of them whispered. “Despite the princes’ fondness for her, having a stillborn means nothing…”


    Each word pierced deeper, intensifying the pain in my heart. I clenched my jaw and quickened my steps until I left the training building behind.


    Outside, the sunlight was blinding. I lifted my face toward the brightness, and tears streamed freely down my cheeks.


    In that moment, my heartache felt starkly visible beneath the ring sunlight.


    Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching and felt a gentle hand on my shoulder.


    “Can’t you just leave me alone?” I snapped, thinking it was Evelyn again, and quickly shrugged the hand off.


    But when I turned around, I saw it was Alice. “I’m sorry, Alice. I thought it was Evelyn, so I…” I apologized hastily, mentally chiding myself for my quick temper.


    Alice didn’t seem upset; instead, her eyes showed deep concern as she asked anxiously, “What’s the matter? Are you okay?”


    I managed a strained smile, trying to appear strong. “I’m okay, just really overwhelmed right now.”


    Alice sped my hand and probed further. “Really overwhelmed? Can you share what’s bothering you?”


    My eyes dimmed as I softly asked, “Alice, did you notice that the three princespletely focused on Evelyn when they entered the training room? They seemed really interested in her, engaging with her and asking about her well-being.”


    The more I shared, the heavier my heart felt.


    Alice remained quiet for a moment, her face reflecting a mix of emotions. “Makenna…” she started, clearly wanting to offer somefort.


    I smiled bitterly, the weight in my heart intensifying. It felt as if a great pressure was bearing down on my chest.


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    “Maybe you’re just overthinking it,” Alice sighed deeply, holding my hand more firmly. “I’m not very familiar with the three princes, but they don’t seem like the type to be fickle.”


    How I wished I couldfort myself with those thoughts. However, having spent considerable time around them, I knew them too well to dismiss my concerns as mere illusions.


    Noticing my mood hadn’t lifted, Alice quickly changed the subject. “Oh, let’s not get stuck on this topic! It’s been forever since you’ve been to the cafeteria, right? There’s a new chef there now, and I’ve heard the dishes are delicious. How about we go and try it out?”


    She yfully waved our joined hands with a hopeful smile on her face.


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    Not really wanting Alice to worry about me anymore, I forced a smile and said, “Sure, let’s try it.”


    Alice’s eyes lit up, and she grabbed my hand, leading me toward the cafeteria.


    As we walked, Alice kept telling all sorts of jokes and performing silly antics to cheer me up. Watching how much effort she put into making me smile lifted my spirits, if only a little.


    When we arrived at the cafeteria, Alice guided me to where we could get food.


    As we approached the stand, she animatedly exined the dishes. “Look, this pork chop is quite delicious. It’s vorful and sulent without being greasy. And the vegetable sds are simply exquisite and perfect for whetting the appetite.”


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