Unexpectedly, somebody had already done that without even receiving his orders!
Heading to the bathroom in his pajamas, Gerald saw that all the usual items for personal hygiene had already been prepared for him as well.
Thinking back, this was his home and family after all. The servants needed to be at least this attentive.
However, the thought of servants entering and leaving his room as he slept—to prepare such things for him—still made Gerald feel slightly uneasy.
After all, what would happen if any of the maids entered while he was sleeping naked? The thought of it alone sent chills running down his spine.
At that moment, Gerald heard three distinct knocks on his door.
“Who is it?” asked Gerald.
“I’m a maid, young master. I go by Helena. May I know what you wish to wear today? I’ll prepare it for you as you get ready!”
Hearing that, Gerald headed to the door and opened it. Just as Helena had said, she was a maid standing attentively right outside his door.
“Prepare? The ones hanging on the head of my bed already look fine to me. Weren’t you the one who placed those there?” asked Gerald rather doubtfully.
In response, Helena shook her head before saying, “We’re prohibited from entering your room without your permission, young master. I’m guessing that it was the young lady who prepared them for you! She’s the only one who’s allowed to enter any room you’re in. What more, when I passed through the corridor at around five today, I noticed that the light in your room was on!”
“…I see. So it was Lyra…”
Understanding what had happened now, he allowed Helena to resume her work.
Once she was gone, Gerald let out a mental sigh as he wondered whether he should find some time to explain everything clearly to Lyra. After all, both of them were simply not meant to be.
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