Chapter 14

"My lady!" A servant came running to meet her once she entered Lucian's residence. It was the maid that had been helping her.

Amaryah's gloomy aura instantly disappeared as she greeted the servant back by stuffing a handkerchief in her mouth.

"Why are you being loud? Yes, I am here," she scolded, chest still thumping from being caught off guard by the maid's voice.

With muffled sounds, the little girl tried to answer, but Firal, who had heard the commotion, also came running to her with a sweaty face. He interrupted the maid and talked loudly as well, but Amaryah didn't have any more handkerchiefs with her. So she just scowled at him which Firal did not seem to see.

"My lady, where have you been? Please do not disappear without a word again! If the lord finds out about this—" He halted as Lucian appeared behind Amaryah.

"If you already know that there are consequences, keep a good eye on her next time," he coldly said as he passed by them. "R