I left her room, slowly closing the door, and set out to find the butler. Handing him the letter, I instructed him to deliver it to Grand Duke Xyriel as quickly as possible. He nodded without any questions.
Afterward, I went about my usual duties as a maid, which included tasks like mopping the floors and dusting debris. Given the palace's size and spaciousness, it took a considerable amount of time to cover it all. Before I knew it, the afternoon had arrived.
I took a quick lunch break and then made my way back to Zinnia's room. Since she had requested to be awakened in the afternoon, I didn't hesitate to enter loudly. It was my way of rousing her from sleep. I headed to the bathroom to prepare her bath, opened the curtains, and then approached her bed.
Upon closer inspection, I sighed, realizing I would have to change her pillowcase again, as it was already soaked with her saliva.
