Kapitel 195: [Event] [Celesta Twins' Birthday] [8]

"Edward."

"Hm?" I turned to my left and saw Jayden. He was looking at me with a conflicted expression.

"It's about Sylvia..." Jayden muttered without blinking, addressing Sylvia directly.

"Oh, you know her? You didn't tell me that you knew Jayden, Sylvia?" I asked Sylvia, feeling confused.

"E-Eh? I don't know him..." Sylvia replied.

"Jayden seems to know you though," I said, glancing at Jayden, who didn't seem to understand what I was talking about.

The hall fell silent as everyone held their breath, captivated by what was happening.

I could feel King Charles' and Queen Edith's gazes on me, but I promptly ignored them.

Aurora was raised with the mindset of a dutiful princess, but Sylvia was different. I had known her since childhood, and despite her efforts to be like her sister, she was vastly different. She wouldn't be able to conform to the expectations placed on Aurora, especially regarding her engagement.