Chapter 556
Being honest in my perspective, I shared the view I had about Karina’s being. Actually taking a moment to consider how odd it was for her to be so nicely received, be it in the book or in reality. As I am able to recall, she did get some glares and a little mocking from the nobles, now she also did but fairly subtly. In the novel, she would usually undergo bullying by Theressa and given the situation I suppose the peaceful reception I have witnessed is because the villain of the original story is nowhere near the female lead at the moment.
’Could it simply be because of that...? It does make sense and yet it also does not since the noble’s nature is not usually this nice towards people of no name...’ — I thought, aware that I would not be able to know at this point.
"Nevertheless, I wonder what happened..." — Paige then said, after giving me the moment to ponder. — "My lady, you say his highness had crossed her path before she came back unwell to the hall today. Did His Highness say anything about it afterwards? It does not appear like a natural reaction to have from anyone..."
"Indeed, it looked suspicious... However, about his highness... I did not get the chance to talk to him afterwards."
"Oh... Nonetheless, his carriage and the princess’ returned at the same time as yours, my lady. Were you not able to meet when you arrived?"
"Well... I did see him... Yet he was quickly summoned by His Majesty. There was no time for me to ask him for an audience... there was no time to even say goodbye, honestly." — Recalling the meet of our eyes, a throb was painfully summoned to my heart. The waver of his hues as I saw concern; probably wishing for the same had me in a limbo. Yet now I could only sigh... wondering when it would be that this matter will be brought up once I see him...
"I see... that is a pity... Hopefully, you will find a moment to talk with him soon, my lady..."
"Yes... Thank you, Paige."
My friend understood there was not much energy within myself to continue the conversation. I was aware that there were things she kept from inquiring... which I appreciated as I was also not in the mood to answer.
Instead, she prepared a bath so I could clear my thoughts that had slightly gone back to feeling anxious after realising I would only be able to talk with kin-... heh, yes, with kinky once the day came anew.
I felt aloof for the most part of the night and the relaxation in the waters did trespass the tension so sleep could be won easier even when anxious to clarify the occurrences of the day.