The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171: She Is Your Mate

"Please come with me," the older woman standing in the room said. Oriana followed her towards the kitchen, where a temporary arrangement was set for her to concoct medicine. After consulting with Martha about Seren’s food intake and her activities for the past week, Oriana made a list of herbs and handed it to another servant to gather.

While Oriana prepared the medicine. Martha stayed by her side as a helper, asking questions about each herb Oriana added. Oriana didn’t mind it. She was basically a stranger, a very young one at that, preparing medicine for the sick queen. It was normal that they would not trust her even though she was Arlan’s aide.

Oriana found this to be a good chance to talk with Martha.

"Miss Martha, my master mentioned you to me."

She directly jumped to the point as she had no time to waste.

The calm woman looked at her in surprise.

Oriana spoke again, "When I told him I am coming to Othinia, he told me I might get to meet someone he knows. She goes by the name of Martha, the nanny of the Queen of Megaris, but her real name is Celia Voss."

Celia Voss. This name, she had left it behind for a long, long time. Erich was the only one who called her by that name. Since that old man had told this young boy her name, that meant he was someone Erich trusted.

Oriana expected to get more reaction from Martha, but the tight-lipped woman showed no change in her gaze.

The older woman merely asked, "Is he living well?"

’This woman is tough.’

"Master is doing well in Griven. He is currently attending to a patient, though I believe he will once again journey around the continent to continue helping poor people once he resolves that patient’s health problems."

Martha simply nodded. "Good to know."

Awkward silence descended inside the kitchen, interrupted only by the sounds of concoction, of fire being stoked and liquid splashing as Oriana mixed the contents inside the boiling pot.

"There is something I need to talk with you about, Miss Martha."

"What is it?" She looked at Oriana.

"Not now as it’s a personal matter that is sensitive in nature. Maybe, when you are free from work?"

"Alright. I will let you know."

Oriana finished concocting the supplements for Seren and informed Martha on how to give it to them. Once it was done, she returned to her master’s side who was idly chatting with Cian in the drawing room.

Arlan pretended nonchalance on the surface, but in fact, he was curious about Oriana’s reason for seeking Martha. He had overheard his attendant’s conversation with the Queen’s nanny, as his senses never left Oriana’s whereabouts.

’Sensitive in nature? Is it the message from Erich Winfield? That old man sure cares for this woman Martha.’

After a while, Drayce and Yorian arrived at the drawing hall.

"How is Seren?" Cian asked.

"Asleep" Drayce replied as his gaze passed by Oriana who was standing on the sidelines.

He then looked back at Arlan. "I need to discuss something with you."

The way Drayce looked at him, he understood it was a private matter only for their ears.

"Imbert, Orian, return to our guest mansion."

"Yes, Your Highness," they replied. Oriana paused hesitantly, "Your Highness, can I talk to Miss Martha for a while? I have a message for her from Master Erich."

Arlan looked at Drayce who offered him an approving gaze. "Alright, but after that return immediately."

"Yes, Your Highness." She left to meet Martha.

Yorian looked at the retreating back of the young woman and said, "You pair of friends can chat nicely. I will stay behind."

"I have important matters to attend to regarding what we talked about earlier. I will update you two when I get something useful," Cian said as he bowed lightly and excused himself.

The Crown Prince of Griven and the King of Megaris disappeared from their places under the gazes of those left behind inside the drawing room.