chapter nine

Early in the morning, the gentle sound of footsteps heralded the arrival of the maids entering Elen's luxurious chamber. Upon noticing her engaged in tidying her bed and preparing for her morning ritual, they quickly rushed to her, halting her in her tracks.

"Lady!" Rami's voice resonated through the room, causing Elen to startle and turn to them with wide eyes, visibly taken aback by the unexpected interruption.

"What's wrong?" Elen’s voice held a mixture of confusion and nervousness, as she wondered if she had somehow erred in her actions.

"Lady, you don't need to concern yourself with tidying your room. That's our responsibility. And if you require assistance with your morning ablutions, simply summon us. We are here to serve you," Rora spoke with kindness, her warm smile radiating an air of reassurance as they efficiently assisted in setting her bed in order.

"But I'm not a child," Elen objected, her feeble protest lingering in the air, only to be met by the maids' laughter, their