I entered the dining room and sat down for breakfast across from Tiffany and Veronica and beside Susie. Susie gave me a supportive smile.
“How’s Elva?” she asked.
“She was just exhausted,” I replied. “I let her sleep in this morning.”
“Oh good. I was worried.” When Susie said something like that, I believed her.
Jessica sat on Susie’s other side. She quietly ate her breakfast without making much fuss. However, further down the table from her, Olivia and Lilliana were both glaring at me.
“I’m surprised the King let her stay,” Olivia said loudly to Lilliana, who agreed.
Tiffany rolled her eyes. “I wasn’t aware that was any of your business, Olivia. Maybe you should focus on yourself.” Softer, to only Veronica and me, she grumbled, “Like usual.”
“Did you say something, Tiffany?” Olivia
