"Did anything unexpected happen yesterday?" Astrid asked Lyra.
"Your Highness, everything went smoothly. No one noticed your absence from the room."
According to Elise, Princess Astrid used to enjoy socializing with noble ladies, but recently, her attitude toward them had noticeably cooled.
Over time, fewer visitors came to see her, and it became less likely for anyone to notice even if Astrid disappeared for an entire day.
Recalling Elise's words from yesterday, Lyra suddenly realized that the once reserved and efficient head maid seemed to have become less taciturn than before.
As she pondered this, a crisp sound reached Lyra's ears. Astrid gently kicked off her high heels, revealing a pair of delicate feet wrapped in sheer black stockings. The smooth, alluring back of her feet glowed softly under the light.
Seeing the woman standing barefoot on the carpet, Lyra didn't hesitate. She bent down to neatly arrange the shoes Astrid had taken off and spoke softly.
