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With Veronica's sudden remark, an icy atmosphere settled over the entire bathroom. Even the fragrance that had constantly filled the air seemed to have grown fainter.
The surrounding plants clearly released a soothing scent, yet Sylvia could no longer find any comfort in it. All that remained in her heart was heaviness.
Sylvia forced a smile.
"Big Sister... are you joking?..."
"Joking?..." Veronica gave Sylvia a smile that did not reach her eyes. "Have you ever seen me joke?..."
Seeing the unmistakably genuine expression on Veronica's face, Sylvia finally began to panic.
"Marriage..." Rebecca frowned.
"Isn't this too sudden?..."
"Sudden?..." Veronica gently shook her head.
"It may be a little sudden for you, since you're still students at the academy, but Sylvia is already sixteen. Getting married and having children at that age should be perfectly normal, shouldn't it?..."
Hearing Veronica's words, Wu Yan could not help criticizing her inwardly.
Veronica seemed to be older than Sylvia, at least around twenty. Why had no one seen Veronica get married and have children?...
"Why does Your Highness Veronica suddenly want Sylvia to get married?..." Rebecca asked in confusion.
"Logically speaking, there's no need for her to marry at sixteen, is there?..."
"That's true, but having Sylvia marry now would bring nothing but benefits and no drawbacks..." Veronica began explaining in a nearly heartless tone—or perhaps from the perspective of a detached bystander.
"At present, the Knight King's situation is far from good. You all know that the man sitting on the throne now is a useless drunkard. My two younger sisters care nothing for the survival of the Knight Kingdom and have not even offered so much as condolences. I alone am supporting the entire royal family..."
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