Chapter 29

"Please don't linger outside too long, my lady. You've only just recovered."

"I j-just want to walk a l-little."

Maxi smiled and walked on. Ludis had begun to treat her like a younger sister. The maidservant seldom spoke unless necessary, and when she did, it was only out of concern.

This really is my home now…

Maxi took in Calypse Castle with fresh eyes. She thought back to her solitary life at the Croyso castle. Imagining the new experiences that awaited her, she felt her heart contract with hope.

But leaving Croyso Castle had not transformed her into a different person. She still had a stutter, and Riftan would one day realize that she was foolish and useless. Then, everything would change. The thought of losing his affection made her blood freeze. It was possible that he might even turn into someone like her father…

"My lady, are you feeling unwell?"

Ludis seemed to have noticed her agitation. Maxi tried to shake off her doubts.