Chapter 292: Daring Mockery Words
"How are you feeling now, Anna?" Queen Emelda asked, her expression showing genuine concern. "I heard from the servant that you refused to receive treatment from the royal healer and haven’t eaten anything since morning."
"I don’t feel sick, Your Majesty. There’s no need for a healer’s examination," Anna reassured the queen.
The queen’s worry persisted as she probed further, "Are you sure? Kyren told me that you had a fever."
Anna explained, "It was just a slight rise in my body temperature in the morning due to the weather. It has returned to normal, and there’s nothing to worry about."
Queen Emelda let out a sigh of relief.
"I’m glad to hear that. However, you still need to eat something to regain your energy."
Meredith interjected, "I’ve already persuaded her to eat, Your Majesty. My lady isn’t feeling much of an appetite."
"I know," Queen Emelda admitted with a smile. "That’s why I purposely invited you to join me for this brunch. There’s a variety of food being served here. Take whatever you like. I promised the grand duke I would take good care of you, so please have a meal."
Anna and Meredith’s eyes wandered over the bountiful dishes on the table, resembling a lavish feast.
"Your Majesty, this is too much. I won’t be able to finish all of it," Anna expressed her concern.
"I understand. I wasn’t sure what you would prefer, so I ordered the royal kitchen to prepare a variety. It’s fine if you can’t eat everything. But please have something. It would put my mind at ease knowing you’ve eaten," the queen gently urged.