Last night, she'd learned from Alice that the woman's name was Seraphina Ashworth, from Aethelburg. Hmph. Someone with no status or background fantasizing about her cousin? As if!
"She's probably not awake yet," Alice added casually.
The Old Madam's cheerful expression immediately fell. 'Just look at Alice,' she thought. 'Even as a princess, she doesn't have the bad habit of sleeping in. That girl, on the other hand, is full of flaws. She's impolite, lazy in bed, and has absolutely no respect for her elders.'
"Young Master!" Charlie, who was standing facing the entrance, caught sight of Caden Reginald walking in, his voice filled with surprise.
Hearing Charlie, Alice and Roxanna immediately looked toward the entrance. Their faces lit up at the sight of the man in the black trench coat.
Caden Reginald walked in looking travel-worn, but it did nothing to diminish his imposing aura. Nightfrost Knight and Nell Knight followed behind him.
