Scandalous Affair

"Can I come in...?" Sylvia's voice sounded as if she was at the brink of breaking down.

"Of course!"

Without any second thoughts coming on her way, Nilana replied almost immediately and stepped aside from the threshold so that the young duchess could step inside.

Sylvia's footsteps creaked on the wooden floor as she held the hem of her dress and went inside. Meanwhile, Nilana closed the door and locked the barrel bolt with a fast click.

Sylvia with a weary expression plastered on her face, turned back to face Nilana upon reaching the living room. She quickly went towards the large divan and sat on it with a swift 'phoosh', her cotehardie setting around her.

"Do you want tea or..." Nilana tried her best to sound welcoming despite the tiredness behind her face.

"I kissed Prince Dylan of Amadeus." Sylvia dropped the bombshell.