Stefan could see right through Martha's sadness with just one glance. He let out a sigh and tried to comfort her, "There's no evidence yet, don't jump to conclusions so quickly."
"He's right. Let my men investigate further before we make any decisions," King Ducasse added in agreement before turning to the guard standing beside him.
"You lead a team and continue the investigation. Be careful not to be detected," he instructed.
"Yes," the guard replied before leaving to arrange for undercover investigations.
After a moment of silence among the remaining three people in Side Palace, King Ducasse broke it by saying, "It's getting late now. I'll leave you two alone. Rest well."
"Mhm," Stefan responded indifferently without any intention of continuing the conversation.
After King Ducasse left, Martha looked at Stefan with concern and asked, "Does your wound still hurt?"
"I'm fine now. Don't worry too much about it. Maybe this is all just a misunderstanding?" Stefan tried his best to reassure her while worrying that she might not be able to accept it if this incident turned out true.
Martha nodded absentmindedly, then changed the subject.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Martha left Side Palace.
King Ducasse's men quickly found some results from their investigation.
Martha returned again in the afternoon of the next day, only to find both King Ducasse and Stefan looking grave inside Side Palace when she entered.
Confused by their expressions, she furrowed her brows slightly and asked them directly, "What happened?"
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