"That—" Dorothy's face flushed crimson, her voice quivering with suppressed anger.
"Your grace, I believe it is inappropriate to discuss such matters. The estate has only just recovered, and everyone is in high spirits," the Queen interjected, her tone attempting to defuse the tension that had enveloped the room.
"As long as her majesty understands that I did not intend to offend. I was merely concerned for her well-being," Rosalind replied, her words dripping with false amiability. Both the Queen and Dorothy saw through her facade, sensing the underlying meaning behind her words.
How had they missed it? It was clear that Rosalind had come here with the sole purpose of provoking them. But could they do anything about it? Unfortunately, the answer was no.
