“It was Lady Briar Rose Montclair.”
“Huh—”
“Huh?” Amelia froze at Lillia’s reaction.
That… changes things, Fenris sighed.
It definitely does. So, it was Lady Montclair? Lillia thought quietly. We’re back at the beginning again. But this still doesn’t eliminate Freda.
She released a tight smile at Amelia.
“Nothing. May I have the parchments now?” Lillia rose.
“Er—yes… absolutely, Your Grace.” Amelia sprang into motion, thick curls bouncing as she peeled sketches from the walls and gathered the scattered parchments on the floor. Her hands trembled. In her nervous haste, she didn't notice one parchment slipping behind the edge of the desk. When she was done, she handed them over to Lillia, who just smiled, softly.
“Thank you,” Lillia said gently. “I will visit again. I hope to s
