The young maiden looked shocked, but she still took the poison and immediately went home.
Even Primrose hadn't expected Rose to do something this bold. If anyone found out, she would undoubtedly face a terrible punishment.
But after thinking about it for a while, Primrose realized Rose had changed.
Ever since she started spending more time talking with Edmond, she had slowly become braver. She had even dared to ask him to secretly bring her some of the ingredients needed to make poison.
She had told him she probably would never use it, but just in case.
"Your Holiness," Edmond greeted warmly as soon as she stepped out of the confession room. "Is something wrong? You look a little pale."
Rose gave him a gentle smile. "I'm fine," she said softly. "I'm just tired. I only need a little rest, and I'll look better soon."
