Chapter 26 - A Perfect Lie (1/2)

Chapter 26 – A Perfect Lie

The next day, an unexpected guest came to see Diana. Noticing Charlotte’s strange expression, curiosity arose in her. As soon as Charlotte delivered the news to Diana, the latter frowned, her fine brows raised.

“So, Trisha told you she’s now an imperial maid and was sent by the Crown Prince?”

Diana reaffirmed Charlotte’s words if it was a mistake, but it was true. The head that had been filled completely with thoughts about Edwin began to become complicated.

A maid? That was unplanned development. Diana thought Trisha would cut her off from her life and that she could live her life quietly.

“I’ll see her.”

“Yes, lady. I’ll send her in.”

Soon Trisha’s face appeared before Diana and was all more cheerful than ever.

“Diana!”

It was a modest dress, but her pleasant look attracted Diana’s attention.

“I passed to become an imperial maid!” Trisha exclaimed.

“I heard so.” Diana slowly sat down. Trisha’s red eyes were shining as if she wanted a compliment.

“It was my first time to see such a wonderful place. Of course, it’s imperial, but everything was more amazing and beautiful than I imagined.”

“How?” Despite Diana’s reckless answer, Trisha’s facial expression never ceased to be bright.

“Ah…actually, the Duchess wrote me a letter of recommendation saying that you might feel lonely if you would enter the palace later. It might help you if I become your first-hand maid until you get used to the imperial family.”

Trisha’s mouth was a bit curled. It was a good excuse, and it wasn’t apparent that it was a lie.

“Oh no, why would my aunt do that?”

“Ah…the Duchess is worried about you, and I’ve always wanted to be of help to you. If I told you so, you might stop me because you do not want me to have a hard time. So, I wanted to surprise you.” Trisha fumbled her hands and put on a shy look.

It was indeed a surprise. It wasn’t very pleasant to see someone you wish to remove from your life, appear again.

“I know Prince Majesty, too! Your Highness, the Crown Prince, was a good man. He was incredibly mature and wonderful to be of the same age.”

She won something. No matter how free Lucas was, he never had to mix words with a maid.

“How?” Diana asks innocently.

Trisha smiled brighter at Diana’s striking question. She could have been killed if she would tell the secret to the soon to be the first lady. Above all, it was her pride to meet Lucas and say that she was only out of the crisis because of Diana.

“Oh, by accident, as I entered upon the recommendation of the Duchess, I told him that I am your friend….I guess you knew.”

“I see,” Diana answered bluntly.

Despite her calm words, Trisha kept squeezing a smile. Diana, on the other hand, was in a state of disarray because of her upcoming wedding. But, she believes that once she gets in and stays with Trisha, their old friendship will reignite. She could bear this much for her friend.

“Diana, when the Prince heard that you had a cold, His Majesty sent me by himself.”