Chapter 259: I Need A Map
Rose slowly shook her head in response to Lady Delphine’s question. She pulled the coat closer, suddenly feeling cold even in the warm room with the burning fireplace. She was scared and worried. This was her last option. What if Lady Delphine couldn’t help her?
Lady Delphine’s expression soured. "What’s wrong?"
Rose opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by a knock on the door. She instinctively jerked, and Lady Delphine gave her a sad look.
"Sorry," she said, trying to calm Rose. "That should be our lunch. You can tell me all about it while we eat."
Rose nodded and looked to the door. It opened, and Esme walked into the room with Kali right behind her. Rose could see Thomas’s grumpy face as he tried to peek into the room, but when their eyes met, he immediately looked away.
Rose tried not to laugh, but the young lord’s reaction had her chuckling each time. He was so easy to mess with. His actions also made her forget the sort of dilemma she was in.
"Cake or muffin? I wasn’t sure which you’d prefer, so I brought both," Esme said as she placed the tray in front of Rose. "There is tea too. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like or if the tea isn’t to your liking. I can bring something different for you to drink."
Rose shook her head. "No, this is fine. Thank you."
Esme smiled and stood to her full height. She looked like she was about to speak more, but Lady Delphine glanced in her direction, and the smile on Esme’s face vanished.
"Please enjoy your meal," she said and started towards the door. Kali also took the hint, and after they both curtsied to Lady Delphine, they went out the door, shutting it.