Chapter 2120

In the handmaiden's quarters of The Royal Palace, a handmaiden in formal attire walked stiffly along the narrow hallways. Now and then, younger handmaidens greeted her with bows and soft voices, but she continued walking and said nothing. The younger handmaidens exchanged glances. Though curious, none dared to probe further. The handmaiden made her way deeper into the quarters until she reached her assigned residence. When she entered, the room was empty. Her face was pale and expressionless as she moved mechanically to her bed, guided by distant memories. Then, she lay down and did not move. … Elsewhere, another handmaiden stepped out from Serelith's quarters and handed a pouch to Adelaide Lovell, the senior handmaiden overseeing this section of the palace. Adelaide was appointed by Benjamin to assist Shannon. She was responsible for familiarizing Shannon with palace life, handling miscellaneous affairs, and protecting her from insignificant people. It was also her duty to sel