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37 – The Spokesperson

Author: Anne Guzel
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-24 17:10:02

Alethea stepped out of the bathroom after hearing an impatient knock from outside—it was Helen.

"Was your stomach so bad that you had to occupy the bathroom all by yourself?" Helen asked curtly, eyeing Alethea, who still looked pale.

"Sorry," Alethea murmured weakly as she stepped out and held the door open.

"No need to apologize. I just need to use the toilet." Helen pushed past Alethea to enter. "Oh, and I've reheated your lunch. Eat it before it gets cold again. You know I hate wasting food," she added before closing the door and locking herself inside.

Alethea took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, a faint smile forming on her lips.

Even though Helen often spoke in a cold or even sharp tone, her actions clearly showed care. Alethea felt grateful, even if she never had the courage to say it out loud.

She walked over to the bar table, where a steaming plate of rice and a large piece of spicy chicken sat alongside a glass of warm water.

Sitting down, she pulled the plate closer, prep
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