Chapter 117: Assaulted Allegiances
Opening my eyes, I pondered the significance of the vivid dream I had just experienced. The surreal scene of an angel descending from the sky to aid a bleeding knight left me with unanswered questions. The dream, though lacking in recognizable faces, left an inexplicable connection that quickened my heartbeat.
A knock from the maid disrupted my contemplation. "Madam, are you awake?"
"Yes, come in!" I replied, settling on the bed as she entered with breakfast.
"Why did you bring it to my room? I could have eaten in the dining area," I questioned.
"Madam, you didn’t eat anything yesterday, so I was worried. I thought I should take the food to your room so you could help yourself," she explained while serving breakfast neatly.
"Madam, come, I will help you wash up," she suggested, guiding me to the bathtub. The essential scented oil and her gentle massage created a relaxing atmosphere.
Concern etched on her face, she spoke, "I know Mistress is different, but you should not mishandle yourself because of her."
"I will," I assured her with a gentle smile.
As I prepared to eat, the tempting view of delicious food beckoned. The internal struggle of whether to attend the princess’s tea party occupied my thoughts.
"Madam? Do you need something?" she asked.
"Ah no! I’m fine," I spoke.
"Call the boutique head to come meet me. I have something to discuss with her," I said, grabbing a piece of smoothly melted butter bread.