Prayer

“Flora, how’s it going? Is the work in the kitchen alright?”

Heidi immediately asked as Flora returned to their room after finishing everything.

“It’s not bad. The work is going smoothly, and the things to learn aren’t difficult either,” Flora said energetically.

Dinner ended in peace and quiet.

There was no reaction from the Crown Prince.

But Flora didn’t expect to move the Crown Prince’s heart in just one day.

It was even possible that the Crown Prince didn’t know she was responsible for the plating, and just thought the chef had suddenly seen the light.

But the future is bright.

When leaving the kitchen, the chef said he would teach her how to cook later… Flora wasn’t aiming to become a chef, but being able to make one or two dishes that would leave a deep impression on the Crown Prince would be considered a success.

Her plan was to achieve her goal within half a month.

Then, within a month, she would regain her status as an ordinary maid, and within three months, she would launch another assault on the position of personal maid!

Well, the goal was a bit low, and the progress was slow.

But it couldn’t be helped.

After she angered the Crown Prince, she could only rely on accumulating goodwill bit by bit, and the passage of time to dilute his anger, to repair their relationship.

But as long as there was a glimmer of hope, Flora would never give up!

Crown Prince, you kid, just wait to be captured!

While Flora was encouraging herself in her heart, Heidi saw her performance as a forced smile.

After all, in Heidi’s opinion, working in a bitter, dirty, and tiring place like the kitchen, especially on the first day, couldn’t possibly be easy… It took her more than ten times to finally get used to it.

“Flora, you’ve worked hard. Just endure for a few more days, and I’ll ask His Highness… ask Mr. Charlton to transfer you back!”

Afraid that Flora wouldn’t believe her, Heidi added,

“I know His Highness’s order is for you not to appear in front of him, but that’s simple.

You just need to work in a place where His Highness can’t see you, there’s no need to be in the kitchen, right?”

“No, Heidi, I really enjoy working in the kitchen.”

Flora shook her head.

Heidi’s suggestion might have been excellent for ordinary people, but for her, who was single-mindedly set on capturing the Crown Prince it was hardly acceptable.

The kitchen was the only way she could currently contact the Crown Prince.

“Flora, there’s really no need to force yourself—”

Knock knock.

Heidi wanted to persuade her further, but was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

She couldn’t help but ask vigilantly:

“Who is it?”

Flora didn’t have so many concerns, and walked over to open the door, saying:

“Yara, what’s wrong so late?”

Outside the door was a girl with a face full of guilt, but also a bit unable to save face and completely let go of her pride.

“Flora, I’m very sorry for what happened before, and… thank you for saving me yesterday!”

But in the end, guilt and gratitude prevailed, and Yara bowed her head deeply.

To be honest, Flora didn’t take this kind of girl grouping up to bully others to heart.

She had also carefully observed that Yara and the others hadn’t dared to do anything too excessive, just making verbal jabs.

After all, if they really did something, even without the Crown Prince’s intervention, the old butler would kick them out.

“There’s no need to thank me, I just said what I really thought.”

As for Yara’s gratitude, Flora felt unworthy of it.

Because after calming down, she was actually a little regretful.

She also realized that she had been a little too reactive because she had associated it with that general’s matter… Although if it happened again, she would probably still do the same.

“In any case, the fact that I can still stay in the residence is all thanks to you… so Flora, you don’t need to worry, I will find an opportunity to plead with His Highness afterward!”  Yara said excitedly.

“No no no, please don’t do that, Yara, just take care of yourself.”

Flora waved her hands repeatedly.

She noticed when passing by the dining room.

Yara was now also being isolated.

Probably because she lost her position as a personal maid, and the news of her mistake had spread…

Flora herself wasn’t afraid of being targeted, but ordinary girls facing this situation must be very uncomfortable and very painful.

If Yara still did something out of line in front of the Crown Prince at this time, then her future days wouldn’t be summarized by a simple “not easy”.

“But…”

“It’s really okay, I’m very happy working in the kitchen, the chef also thinks highly of me, and I don’t feel tired at all!”

Flora waved her arms up and down to show that her body was full of vitality.

Seeing Flora as usual, the smile on her face still so innocent and carefree, Yara felt even more guilty and regretful.

She bowed deeply again and said, “I understand. I will definitely repay your kindness in the future.”

“Mm-hmm, go back and rest well. If you need any help, you can come to me, or find Mr. Charlton, but don’t keep it to yourself.”

Seeing Yara like this, Flora was instead a little worried about her situation.

“Let’s talk here first, good night.”

Yara also knew that if she continued like this, she, who should have come to express her gratitude and apology, would instead add unnecessary worries to Flora.

She turned around and ran away in a flash.

Actually, Yara’s room was not far away.

Flora didn’t point it out, and quickly closed the door, returning to Heidi’s side.

“Flora, rest well, don’t exhaust yourself.”

But Heidi no longer had the heart to continue persuading.

Flora could guess the reason.

The person who spread the news of Yara’s mistake was probably Heidi.

To help Flora get revenge, or simply kick her when she’s down… Anyway, after seeing Yara come to apologize, Heidi felt guilty.

Well, Flora wasn’t stupid at all.

Even in her disguise, she could still see through these intrigues.

She just didn’t care about these things… Or rather, she was just maintaining her innocent and lively persona.

The main purpose of switching states was to reduce her male consciousness and shame, and wouldn’t change her nature.

In the words of girls, she was the kind of “white lotus” who pretended to be pure and kind.

How insidious.

“Flora, the hot water is ready. You must be tired after working in the kitchen all day. Go wash first.”

After a while, Heidi came out of the shower room.

“Heidi.”

Flora called out to her.

“Flora, what’s wrong?”

“Thank you, but there’s no need to do that kind of thing… I don’t resent Yara at all. My current situation is entirely my own fault.”

“…”

“Of course, I won’t hate you because of it either.”

In the end, not really understanding what girls should say at this time, Flora could only honestly express her thoughts, and supplemented it with a smile.

“I’m going to take a shower first.”

Then, she quickly used her usual cheerful tone to gloss over it, and ran into the shower room without waiting for any reaction from the other party.

Looking at the hot water in the wooden barrel, Flora felt another wave of guilt.

Whether it was Heidi, Yara, Mr. Charlton, or anyone else… The fact that they cared for her so much was undoubtedly because of her lovely and beautiful appearance.

But all of this was just a lie.

What was even more shameless was that she would continue to use this false identity to deceive others.

Even deceiving the son of the person she respected the most.

(God… please let all of this end soon.)