Chapter 112: A Separate Room Request
Rosalie stood before the suite door, her eyes filled with hesitation. She was still determining if it was the right moment to knock and deliver the message.
However, her husband, Anryr, had explicitly instructed her to do so, emphasising the importance of informing the lady about the postponement of the audience with the king.
Given the couple’s recent argument, the steward believed that his wife would be the most suitable person to convey the message.
Rafe, the healer, had also encountered Rosalie and shared his observations—describing the lady as fragile and sensitive. Both men agreed that the chief maid’s gentle approach would be more effective than theirs.
Realising her duty, Rosalie fixed her gaze on the door, cleared her thoughts, and knocked firmly with her knuckles.
"My lady, it’s me, Rosalie. May I come in?" she called out.
The master suite fell into silence, and after a moment, she heard a reply permitting her to enter. The chief maid slowly pushed the door open and stepped inside. Her eyes immediately fell upon Anna, huddled on the bed, tears streaming down her face as she lowered her head in distress.
Approaching the lady with a respectful bow, Rosalie spoke softly, "Forgive me for interrupting you, my lady, but there is a message that I must inform you."
Still sniffling from tears, Anna looked up and asked, "What is it?"
Taking a steadying breath, Rosalie conveyed the message with a compassionate tone. Her words hung in the air, allowing Anna a moment to absorb the information amidst her emotional state. The princess then nodded, indicating that she had understood the message relayed by the chief maid.
Sensing a brief pause in the conversation, Rosalie hesitated. She wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to ask, considering their recent introduction and her limited knowledge of Anna’s true character. Nonetheless, in their short time together, she hadn’t found the princess to be an unpleasant person.