Chapter 195: The gathering in the garden

Everyone gathered in the beautiful garden of the Sapphire Palace at the crown princess's behest. The confusion plastered on everyone's places was evident, but they kept their puzzled murmurings amongst themselves like bees. 

Gertrude looked at the garden from the window of the room Curtis was kept and sighed. She then turned to Curtis, who hadn't touched the snacks she prepared for him.

"Her Highness asked you to enjoy this, sir Curtis," she spoke when she approached him, stopping on the side of the settee he was sitting on. Curtis gazed at her and blinked, so she offered a kind smile. 

"Shall I help you with the food?" she inquired and waited for a few seconds before coming closer to the table. "Her Highness specifically ordered you to get enough nutrition to recover your strength."

Gertrude served him a plate and placed some sweets since Aries said he had a sweet tooth. A warm smile dominated her face, gazing at his curious eyes.