Chapter 438: A Craving And A Help Request
After the commotion subsided, the mansion returned to its usual calm, with everyone tending to their tasks. As night fell, it was time for dinner.
"Where have you been today?" Kiev asked as Callis and Rafe entered the dining hall.
An abundant spread of food and drinks was served on the long oak table, ready for the occasion. The Mederian Prince had arrived on time, but the knights had yet to join them for dinner, as was customary.
Rafe pulled out a chair for his wife across from Kiev, and Callis sat down after thanking him. The healer took his place beside her, joining the table. The servants stood ready to serve, but Kiev instructed them to wait for the knights’ arrival.
"I went to the market with Jessy. Anna hasn’t had much of an appetite and wanted something different," she replied. "Where’s Elis?"
"She didn’t want to join and told me to come down myself. She wanted to retire early tonight," Kiev said. He then asked, "What did Princess Anna want that required you to get it instead of sending for the servants?"
"She wanted something filling but not too sweet, a bit sour, less salty, yet savoury and definitely not from the mansion’s kitchen. How could I send a servant for something like that?" Continuing, she added, "So, I went to the bakery and bought some buns and pastries, but she said those weren’t right either. She couldn’t specify what she wanted. Her description was entirely based on her taste buds. It’s like solving a puzzle!"
"Lady Raychard has been experiencing a loss of appetite lately but has never been picky about food. This is strange," Rafe noted.
Callis and Kiev exchanged concerned glances, concerned that the healer might notice Anna’s pregnancy.
Kiev cleared his throat and corrected, "Her Highness Princess Anna, Rafe... If it’s the knights or others addressing her by that name, I wouldn’t mind. But you are my brother-in-law."
Rafe realised his slip of the tongue. He knew well that Kiev disliked the title ’Lady Raychard’ bestowed on Anna, as it implied that the princess belonged to the grand duke, carrying Kyren’s surname.