Sylvia's POV:
I was stunned when I heard what Rufus said. My eyes flew between Maya, who was lying facedown on the ground, and Rufus, who looked grim and cold. I didn't understand what he meant.
"This isn't Maya? Who is she then? Didn't Maya commit all those terrible acts because Noreen was controlling her?"
Rufus shook his head and stared at the person on the ground with unfathomable eyes. "Maya has been with me since she was only eight or nine years old. I am the one who is most familiar with her. Even though she is about my age, she has always treated me as her child, forever wanting to protect me and take care of me. When you came to the palace, she behaved the same way with you."
I nodded in agreement. "Yes, Maya is gentle and kind. I have often thought that if she had a child, she would be a wonderful mother."
At this moment, Maya seemed to wake up. She looked up at Rufus and me and began to sob again.
This time, I didn't dare rush to her. Instead, I stepped back to Rufus' side. "So why don't you think this is Maya?"
"Look at her eyes carefully. Even though she is crying, there is a devilish glint in those eyes every time she looks at you. The real Maya would never look at you like that."
I was shocked and scrutinized Maya in disbelief. She stopped pretending to be sad in front of me and revealed an evil grin.
Then there came a burst of familiar laughter.
An ominous premonition rose in my heart. Sure enough, the person in front of me transformed into Noreen in the next second!
"How can it be you?" I was so enraged that I couldn't stop myself from charging ahead and hitting Noreen on her head.
Rufus stopped me in time. "Don't act rashly, or you will fall into her trap."
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