When the maids noticed Alina, they immediately stopped. Both of them stiffened as if caught doing something illegal. They muttered something about forgotten sheets and scurried away before Alina could say a word.
Alina kept standing there for a few seconds, then continued her walk to the sewing circle.
The atmosphere of the garden was lively as always.
"The last shipment will be completed by Friday," Marguerite announced proudly while checking a stack of folded uniforms.
Everyone cheered at the announcement.
"We actually did it," Lady Brennan said. "We completed our first assignment."
"And ahead of schedule," another woman added proudly.
Alina smiled subtly and took her seat. It should have made her happy but instead, her mind kept drifting back to the maids' words.
Marguerite glanced at her while sorting threads.
"You look distracted."
Alina hesitated a little but then decided to speak.
"Did you know Rosilyn well?"
Marguerite shook her head.
