The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid
Chapter 38: Is Someone There?

Chapter 38: Is Someone There?

“You are always so kind towards the working staff. I guess there are still many things I can learn from you,” Regina replied before laughing sweetly.

“Darius told me that you were waiting for me at the afternoon tea party that was held recently. I didn’t feel well so I didn’t attend. I’m here to officially and unofficially welcome you to the palace. I hope you enjoy your time here, Regina,” Leonard said with a slight nod of his head.

“Thank you so much, Your Highness,” Regina said with unveiled pleasure.

“Great. I won’t take up more of your time,” Leonard said as he got up.

The smile on Regina’s face froze in place when she realized he had already intended to leave. The visit was much shorter than she had ever imagined. It wasn’t like she could think up of a valid reason or excuse to stop him; however, there was one thing that she wanted to inquire about.

“Prince Leonard...the night of the full moon is fast approaching...” Regina drawled suggestively.

“You’re right. You should stay indoors and lock your bedroom door properly. Stay safe, Regina. Beware of wild wolves...” Leonard said before he turned and walked away.

Regina watched as Leonard walked away without turning back. Her hands clenched hard around the fabric of her dress as she tried to contain her embarrassment. Even after summoning up the courage to bring up the night of the full moon, the prince just ignored her implied intention.

No way. Does he not intend to...

“My Lady, I just saw the prince leave...” Sophie said hesitantly after entering the room and approaching her lady.

“I already know that!” Regina snapped loudly before taking in a deep breath.

“My Lady...” Sophie said with worry heavy in her voice.

“He can’t just ignore me this way...” Regina whispered to herself as her body shook from anger and hurt.

...

I slept deeply and without dreams for the first time in a long while. I woke up feeling fresh and ready for another day. After lining up and eating my breakfast in a rush, I was on the way to Lady Regina’s palace. The air felt fresher today, and the wind blowing against my face felt soothing and gentle. The red roses in the garden smelled sweeter than before, and I couldn’t resist stopping to smell them and admire their beauty on the way to the Lady’s palace.

The smell of these roses reminded me of him...

Sophie announced my job for the day, and I wasn’t surprised that it seemed like intensive work. At least the task for today seemed more interesting than sweeping up leaves. I followed her as she led me through the garden I worked in yesterday. My eyes glanced over at the large tree, and my chest tightened and felt heavy. It took me a moment to figure out that the slight pain in my chest was from the disappointment of seeing that no one was waiting for me under the large tree.

Well, of course, he isn’t here today...

“Do you know how to take care of horses?” Sophie asked as her eyes narrowed at me.

“No, I am sorry,” I replied apologetically.

“I didn’t think so...” she muttered before her lips smirked with apparent distaste my way.

She led me to the stables, telling me she wanted me to work there for the coming days. Since I didn’t know how to handle horses, I was ordered to clean the stables and help arrange the haystack.

“Just clean the place and do what you can. Don’t leave the stables until the workday is over. Do you understand?” Sophie ordered as she planted both hands on her hips and stared at me.

“Yes. I understand...” I replied obediently.

After glaring at me, Sophie turned on her heels and stomped out of the stables. The stables were quite far from the palace building but I felt better to be far from Lady Regina. Something about her and the way she spoke and looked at me made me feel extremely uncomfortable in her presence. The stables smelled unfamiliar to me. This must be what they refer to as the smell of horses.

I walked deeper into the stables and wondered if someone else was there. There were many horses, and the place wasn’t genuinely unclean. It seemed that someone was taking care of the stables. If I can find the caretaker, I can ask him how I can be of use. When I walked past it, a horse whinnied quite loudly, and I jumped in fright.

“Oh...that scared me...” I whispered as I pressed a hand flat against my chest.

A large stack of hay was on the floor deeper in the stable. As far as my eyes could see, no one else was there.

“Excuse me! Is anyone here?” I called out, but not too loudly.

The whinnies of horses were the only response that I got. I decided to walk around the stables to look for something I could do. Sophie didn’t give me any precise instructions except that I shouldn’t leave this place until it was time to head back to the maids’ quarters.

I walked along the stables as I turned to observe the horses on both sides. There were so many horses here. Do all of them belong to Lady Regina?

After walking inside and around the stables, I was convinced I was the only one there. Where did the usual stuff go? I was sure that at least this vast stable.

“What am I supposed to do now?” I mumbled questioningly to myself.

I marched past a door before the sound of something crashing onto the floor made me jump in shock. The sound seemed to be coming from the other side of the door. Is someone inside?

“Hello...is someone in there?” I asked in a shaky voice.

--To be continued...

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