Forensic Imperial Concubine

Chapter 863 She Was Heartbroken (Part One)

Lilian's sudden arrival startled Sean. He was just about to check up on Harper and Rolando when he was met by her cold stare.

Ever since Lilian came to Great Jade Kingdom, she had always been gentle, kind and friendly. She had never been so cold and fierce, and because of that, Sean couldn't help but feel a little shocked and intimidated. But then he remembered that Rolando and Harper were just friends and there was nothing to hide for them. With that, he immediately made way for Lilian.

There was nothing more than chatting, drinking tea, and playing the zither that was happening in the room that Rolando and Harper were in. Rolando fully knew what would happen if he wouldn't be able to control himself in front of Harper. Thus, even though he loved her so, so much, he wouldn't show it to her or anyone else. As an emperor, it was almost a given that he would be surrounded by beautiful girls and Lilian wouldn't have a say in it.

Lilian stood by the door, carefully eyeing the two people inside. The lady was making tea leisurely and gracefully with her skillful hands, while the man was playing the zither, his eyes full of intense emotions. If an outsider saw them like this, he or she would definitely think that they were a couple who were in paradise. It was exactly because of this that Lilian could not enjoy this otherwise beautiful moment—all she was thinking of doing was pouring hot, scalding tea on Harper's face.

Despite this, Lilian didn't move. It wasn't because she was unwilling to, but because she just didn't have the ability to. She was overwhelmed with so much hatred that she could feel every bone in her body shaking with anger. Before she came to the Harmony Palace, she didn't entertain it, but now that she was seeing what was happening with her own two eyes, she knew that Harper was the woman Rolando was pining for!

As the steam of the hot tea floated in the air, filling the room with the aroma of brewed tea leaves, Rolando stopped playing. Harper put a cup in front of him and said, "Here you go. I made it in the way

you like."

Rolando picked the cup up and put it in his mouth. Slowly, he sipped its contents, savoring its taste like it was the last cup of tea he would ever taste. A satisfied smile then appeared on his lips. "After drinking this, I'm afraid that any other tea brewed by others wouldn't taste as good."

Harper smiled. "The music you played is incredible as well. I haven't heard it before, though. What's its name?"

"It's my own composition, and I haven't named it yet. I couldn't think of a name fitting for it, actually. Maybe you can help me? Try naming it," Rolando said serenely.

Before Harper replied, a voice came. "Hmm. For me, it should be named 'Lovesick'. What do you think?" The sudden voice was from Lilian, her tone angry and bitter, breaking the peaceful atmosphere of the room. Rolando visibly frowned the moment he heard Lilian's voice, as if he was unhappy to be disturbed by her. Lilian then added, "Your Majesty. What do you think?"

Rolando didn't answer, but he kept his eyes on the unexpected intruder. Harper was surprised, but she didn't think too much of Lilian's sudden appearance. Instead, she continued on pondering about the title of Rolando's newest composition. "But then if you title it Lovesick, it should have been much, much sadder. This one doesn't sound sad at all. It sounds..."

"Happy, like the one who made it finally finds what he's been looking for after a long, long time," Lilian said, smiling forcibly. "Your Majesty, it seems like you are in a good mood today. I've heard you play that piece of music so many times, but this is the first time that you have played it so peacefully and contentedly."

While Rolando still kept calm, his eyes had already gone cold. "Lilian, isn't it so late? Why haven't you gone to bed? And it seems like you don't have a cloak with you. The night is cold, so you should

always keep yourself warm whenever you go out. You should take better care of yourself. After all, you are now carrying our child."

Lilian lowered her head and touched her abdomen unconsciously. Somehow, she had forgotten that there was life growing inside her—her and Rolando's child!

She raised her head and looked at Rolando. He was a handsome, gentle, and overall outstanding man. He was an emperor of an entire country, for God's sake! There would be an unlimited number of women around him in the future, just like her father. One would replace another, which would end up being replaced by another. She would never have him all by herself.

"Your Majesty, are you going to sleep at the Bliss Palace tonight?" Lilian asked. She intentionally asked Rolando this question in front of Harper to make him realize who his woman was between her and Harper. In this late evening, he should be with her, the one who would become his empress, and not some other female!

"You're still pregnant, Lilian, so you wouldn't be able to do anything for me. Because of that, I'm still going to sleep in the Dragon Palace." While Rolando's voice didn't betray any of his true emotions, Lilian knew for sure that he was really unhappy about her and about what was currently happening. Unfortunately for him, she didn't care and was unwilling to leave. After taking in a deep breath, she approached Rolando and held onto his arm as if she was a spoiled queen demanding attention from her king.

"Your Majesty, please keep me company tonight. I want you to be by my side when I wake up tomorrow morning," she said in an overly sweet tone.

Right after seeing this, Harper smiled widely and waved her hand. "Oh my God, look at her. Go, go with her, Rolando. I can't stand you two being this lovey-dovey in front of me."

Rolando was a little stiff as he still wasn't used to Lilian's touch. It was a good thing that he had enough self-control that he was able to refrain himself from suddenly pushing her away. "Have a good rest then, Harper. I know what happened today shook you up a bit so before we part, I wanted to apologize. I also didn't expect that Lilian would demand company from me tonight, so I'll send her back."

"It's nothing! Send her back. It's getting colder by the minute and no one wants her and the baby to catch cold." Harper smiled innocently. On the other hand, bewilderment appeared in Lilian's eyes. Was it unrequited love? Was Rolando in love with Harper, but Harper didn't have the same feelings for him? Or did she just not know his true feelings for her?Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.