Even though Rachel had told me to stay in the infirmary until tonight, I still couldn't stand the boredom and soon returned to my quarters.
Melinda met me at the door, and almost immediately came at me with the expected «interrogation.
— Madam!» she exclaimed excitedly, «What happened today, is it true?!
— Hmm… Tell me more about what you mean.
I casually walked into the room and sat down in my favorite chair by the window. Blissfully threw back my head and closed my eyes, finally being in the familiar safe space.
Meanwhile, the maid was indeed tense. She settled next to my chair and continued to ask me a lot of questions.
— It's all anyone ever talks about! — About your conflict with Lady Fernandez,» she announced loudly.
— What?» I was a little surprised, «What 'conflict'?
— Well… It's… Well, these ignorant people say you pushed her on purpose!
— Ah…
