Flora placed a wooden bath tub inside Sophie's room and poured lukewarm water into it.
Sophie placed herself in the tub with turmoil inside her, but as she sighed deeply, Flora was surprised by this, but she did not choose to interfere because she was not supposed to.
Flora began to rub Sophie's hand with a soft sponge to remove the mud stuck to her white skin.
Flora was stunned as Sophie began to float on the water.
"I'm not sure if I'm allowed to ask you this, Miss, but where did you get those scars?"
Sophie's lips twitched, and she forgot about why she covered her skin.
"I got them when I was training for my life."
Flora can't help but sympathize with the lady after seeing how deep the cuts were on her body, except for her arms.
Sophie retrieved her hand from Flora and said, "Living was never easy for me. I hope you can keep this secret."
"Since I already trust you with all my life."
Flora was moved. As a servant serving the higher up, she also experienced serving people who only had enough money in life, but they were treated like animals. Flora never expected to be trusted by the queen herself.
Sophie saw those marks again, and she couldn't help but be amazed at where she is now.
She trained hard so that Shara wouldn't have to go through the thick faith of someone like her.
She thought that this contract was a blessing in disguise for her, especially now that she knew how well protected Grace and Shara were in their new house.
Flora just extended her hand to Sophie, and she placed her hand in Flora's palm. She wasn't sure if Flora would keep the secret, but Sophie trusted her.
On the other hand, Flora was clueless as to why she had to fight for her life, but she didn't allow herself to ask about things that she wouldn't benefit from knowing.
Flora hurried up as she knows that Axel is very strict when it comes to dinner.
The candle that was placed in different places in Sophie's room was bringing her peace.
She could not even imagine or desire this kind of life, but for her it was not such a bad idea after all.
Sophie was done baiting and Flora was preparing the bath robe she was going to use, but it hit her and she asked.
"Flora, are you a boy expert?"
"Huh?" Flora was taken aback by Sophie's sudden questions.
Sophie just smiled and took the towel and went to the side of her bed where her favorite clothes to be used for dinner were placed.
She thought to herself.
"Is the highest life really like this? I always wear something uncomfortable. "
Sophie smiled and placed the dress she had chosen in Flora's hand and asked, "Can you tell me what men are like when they like the person in front of them?"
Flora was lost for words as she was looking at Sophie, who was looking eager to squeeze an answer out of Flora's mouth.
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Sophie entered the area with the long table, but she doesn't understand why they can't just sit together and eat.
"You're here! Have a seat. " Axel said.
And as Sophie was walking, she couldn't help but think of what Flora said.
Flora and Sophie sat on the side of the bed, and the atmosphere around them became serious as these words came out of her mouth: "If he's doing things that are new to your eyes, making you confused---"
"Based on my experience, my lady, when he cares for you."
Flora said that in a whispered tone, which sent shivers down Sophie.
Sophie felt like her heart was about to fall, and she felt something she couldn't understand.
She suddenly felt breathless, as if she had run a very long distance even though she and Flora were just sitting.
"But there's a catch!"
Because of the strength of Flora's voice, Sophie was surprised and said, "What is it?"
"If he cares for you as someone special or someone who is just a friend,"
Sophie was stunned because she was close to Axel, who made her nervous, and she didn't realize she was drowned by her own thoughts.
Sophie couldn't help but step back, but she stepped on her long dress, making her fall, but she was holding onto the table and Axel was already up to his feet, and he said, "Please bring Sophie's chair and things here."
Axel held Sophie's hand when she was about to leave and refused.
"Do you have a fever?"
"Your face is—red."
Being noticed made Sophie's face even redder, and she looked the other way while touching her warm cheek.
The food was placed on the table; all sorts of desserts and even fruity drinks were there.
Sophie couldn't believe it and her mouth was watering.
It was the first time she had had a feast this grand.
She had already eaten inside the palace and they were having separate meals and it was never this grand.
"Ahem,"
That made Sophie pause while holding the chocolate pudding.
When Axel caught her eye, he asked, "Can you have dinner first, before dessert?"
Sophie pouted and looked the other way, and Axel sighed heavily and said, "The reason why I said that is so you can eat properly."
"Dessert is always last when eating a feast this grand."
Sophie looked at him suspiciously and said, "Are you making me fat?"
The servants laughed at what Sophie said, as they found it cute.
Axel had to block his face with a hand and said, "Okay, you can have one pudding."
Sophie happily got a tray and stuffed her mouth with it.
Her eyes sparkled as she tasted the pudding, and the chef who was on the side was overwhelmed.
Axel was just looking at her without thinking about anything.
He just appreciated her as she was.
Everyone around them was already full without eating, as they watched Sophie eat with gusto, almost scraping the food containers.
Sophie leans her back against the back of the chair, and Axel can't express how surprised he is.
"How can she finish all of that by having a small tummy?" Axel thought to himself.
Axel leaned forward and seriously clicked his fingers and everyone around them got out of the door, which surprised Sophie.
She looked at Axel, who had cold eyes.
"How can this man's mood turn 180 degrees in a split second?"
Sophie was looking at him, and Axel said, as soon as he finished to sigh, "What are you doing with the pixies and what is your relationship with them?"