Chapter 56
It was a small moment, but it felt like a big step forward for the three of us, something that could lead to building a stronger bond.
Kaitlyn immediately looked away, her shy nature showing through once again. I could see that she just needed someone to help her build her confidence, someone to make her feel comfortable enough to talk.
Before I could say anything more, the chief maidservant arrived. She moved quickly, her sharp eyes scanning the area, and we all scrambled to our feet. Everyone went back to their assigned portions, waiting for her inspection.
Morgana walked through each group’s portion, making notes in her mind. When she reached us, she gave me an unexpected smile, one that made me uneasy. I couldn’t figure out why she was smiling at me like that, but I kept my face neutral, waiting for her verdict.
"Well done," she said after inspecting our work. "You’ve all done an excellent job today."
Her words brought a sense of relief to our group, but before we could fully relax, she called everyone back to gather around her. The entire group stood quietly, waiting for what she had to say.
"I must say," Morgana began, "you’ve all worked hard today. But I have something important to share. While you were working, I was watching you all from around the corner, observing how you handled yourselves without knowing I was there."
A few murmurs went through the crowd. Most of us had no idea she had been watching so closely.
"Now, as you may know," she continued, "Ma’am Elena has asked me to find someone among you with strong leadership qualities—someone who shows not only hard work but also the ability to make sacrifices for others."