The Masked prince
Chapter 101: Is Regan Angry?

Chapter 101: Is Regan Angry?

"Orla..."

Martha called out to Orla again seeing that she was not moving at all. It was only then Orla came out of her thoughts and saw Martha looking at herself with a frown on her forehead.

She immediately hid all her resentment and put a fake smile on her lips as she said

"Thank you, Madam. But I have already bought one."

She would rather die in the cold than wear something that had been worn by a slave. Orla thought as she looked at Evelyn with disgust-filled eyes before she lowered her head to do her chores.

Martha’s frown went deeper at these words. Just yesterday she had asked a fur coat from her and she bought a new one so soon. However, since she had already bought it, she would just put it away.

Thinking this, Martha was about to leave the kitchen when a maid stepped forward and said hesitatingly.

"Madam, can I get this? I actually wanted to buy one this winter but I was not left with enough money after buying the clothes for my children."

Martha looked at the maid who was not wearing any warm cloth and nodded her head a moment later.

"Yes, you can have it. Here!"

Martha passed the coat to the woman.

The woman looked very grateful as she looked at the coat and it could be seen that she needed it very badly. Martha’s eyes softened when she saw this and she said

"You can tell me your basic needs. It is not only for you but for everyone."

Martha looked at all the maids inside the kitchen and continued

"The castle has many things in stock and they are only to help the people of the city. The late princess Regina, Her Highness would always gather things like this so that they can be used by the people working inside the castle and His Highness, Prince Regan is no different. So all of you can tell me if you are facing any difficulty without any hesitation. As long as the castle can do it, the castle would be willing to help you."

The maids working inside the kitchen were touched to hear these words. Indeed, the previous princess was very kind-hearted and generous. She had won every citizen’s heart with her kindness and everyone thought of Prince Regan and Prince Rex the same.

Even if Prince Rex was not their Princess’s biological son, they were aware that he had been raised by her.

"Yes, Madam."

The maids said in chorus and the maid who had received the fur coat thanked Martha again before she busied herself in her chores again.

Evelyn felt very lighthearted and happy to see this scene. Her respect for Martha increased and the prince...she had always respected him because of the way he looked out for his people.

How could she bear to leave such kind people?

To Evelyn who had seen so many stains of impure emotions in her life, this goodness was such a treasure that she would trade anything just to stay amongst these people.

Seeing that she was still standing there, Martha looked at Evelyn with a strict gaze and said

"You didn’t leave yet. Go and rest inside your room."

Orla who had been hearing silently everything almost roared in anger when she heard Martha.

Was Evelyn some sort of Queen? She was supposed to work regardless of how tired she was and not rest.

But whatever Orla wanted couldn’t happen because it was Martha’s words that were listened inside the castle after Regan, Rex, and Henry.

Evelyn left the kitchen but not before glancing at Hannah, Miri, and Ami. She saw them looking at herself with smiles on their lips and Evelyn herself smiled in return.

She didn’t notice the surprise flashing in the three girls’ eyes because of her smile as Martha interrupted her

"Yes yes...they will come to you after they will be done with their chores. Now go and don’t disturb the work here."

Martha chided with an expressionless face but Evelyn only smiled in return because even the scolding seemed too sweet for her.

Perhaps she had gone crazy.

Even Hannah, Ami, and Miri were giggling when they heard Martha’s words.

Or perhaps the four of them had gone crazy.

With one last glance at her friend, Evelyn finally left the kitchen. She had not been willing to rest but had nothing to do, Evelyn lay down on the bed.

Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, as soon as she closed her eyes she fell into a deep slumber.

Evelyn didn’t know for exactly how long she slept. She was only woken by a gentle shake of her shoulder.

"Evelyn...wake up."

She blinked rapidly because of the light inside the room when she opened her eyes. When her eyes finally adjusted to the brightness, she noticed Hannah standing by the bed.

"Hannah..."

Evelyn’s voice came out slightly hoarse.

"Are you finished with lunch?"

Standing near the bed, Hannah smiled mockingly as she put her hand on her hip and said

"Lunch...we are finished with dinner as well."

"Huh?"

Evelyn looked at Hannah in confusion when she heard these words. Hannah shook her head as she smiled and said

"It is night, Evelyn."

Evelyn’s eyes went wide and she immediately looked out of the window of her room. Indeed, as Hannah said, the sky was completely dark.

"I slept for so long!"

Evelyn almost shouted in disbelief. Seeing her wide eyes full of fear and panic, Hannah wanted to laugh out loud but controlled herself as she said

"Why are you so afraid? It is no crime to fall asleep."

"But... but...."

Evelyn opened her mouth to say something but she could say nothing in response to Hannah’s words.

She felt very uncomfortable. How could she fall asleep during the day and that too for so long!

"What if His Highness needed me to do some chore!"

Evelyn whispered to herself with a deep frown on her forehead and Hannah who was standing by her side said immediately.

"Of Course His Highness needed you. He looked very upset when he noticed your absence. So he sent me to bring you to him immediately. Come now. Hurry up. Don’t make him angrier."