Chapter 24

Edith

I manage to hold myself back.

"My princess?"

Oh! Una. I had forgotten her. I hope she has not understood anything. I return my look on her again.

"Yes, Una, I was thinking what you told me," I say to cover my place, and I keep talking to her so as not to give her time to think about anything else.

"When you go the water up to the room, tell my mother that some other guests are coming too."

"Should I tell her secretly?"

"No, I do not think it is necessary. After all, it is known we are waiting for other guests too. Just ask permission to speak at an appropriate time and mention it."

"Okay, my princess. That is what I will do. "

"I will stay here. If they arrive before my parents come, I will welcome them." "Fine. I go now".

"Yes, go, Una."

My eyes were fixed on the stairs that Tyson had climbed a while ago. Oh! My God! Just at the thought of his name, my heart lost a beat