The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 236

Chapter 236: So, You Know I Am A Witch?

As they entered the room. Rosetta asked, "Yesterday, you looked so weak that you almost fainted. I hope today you are fine."

"Yes, I am. Thank you for the help yesterday."

They sat on the chair around the tea table. "Have you tried the supplement I gave you yesterday?"

"I happened to be busy so I forgot to take them. I will make sure to have one once I return to my lodgings."

A servant brought the same pomegranate tea from yesterday, serving it along with a number of desserts to enjoy with the tea. Once the servant left, Rosetta spoke, "Try this cake. I noticed yesterday that you seem to like sweets."

"You are attentive to details, Lady Rosetta."

"I happen to enjoy sweets as well. Please do not mind it." She then changed the subject. "I really admire your skills, Oriana. At such a young age, you have extensive knowledge already. Once you finish your apprenticeship, you will surely be a renowned physician. It breaks my heart that a capable woman such as you is only working as an attendant."

"There are...circumstances..."

"I apologize! I know you don’t want to talk about it. You don’t have to share them..."

Oriana merely smiled. "It’s not that I can’t share. I...I have a family to look after and I am the sole earner. You must know, Lady Rosetta, that being a woman, there are so many restrictions placed on us. Unless you have an extraordinary background, women are expected to marry a man and raise a family with him. To keep a happy household is our supposed greatest worth..."

Rosetta nodded in understanding.

"I must say you are a brave young lady. If you ever need any help, you can seek for me."

"I am sure after we leave Othinia and go our separate ways, I will never get to see you again."

Rosetta observed the distress of the young woman sitting in front of her, quietly sipping her tea.

"Have you always struggled to earn money?"

"Yes, Lady Rosetta."

Rosetta then made a simple inquiry about Oriana’s life before working in the palace, about being a herbalist and her means of earning as a man. Though her tone was colored with sympathy, Rosetta’s eyes narrowed a little in confusion.

’Such mundane concerns? Human matters like that shouldn’t trouble her, less so given the friendship of her master with those people from Megaris. She attacked those sent to the temple with divine power. This young witch shouldn’t be as ignorant as she claims to be.’

In the end, the noble lady could not help but ask, "Are you not aware of who you truly are?"

Oriana had a blank look on her. "What do you mean, Lady Rosetta?"

The woman bit her lip in hesitation. She slowly put down the teacup on the table, before she squared a gaze at the young woman sitting in front of her. "Before I say anything, just know that although we are from different kingdoms, I do not differentiate people by class or citizenship. I, Rosetta Kezia, view people by their character and actions. These words I will say, they come with no ill intention. I do not want you to misunderstand..."

"Lady Rosetta," Oriana said as she also put down the cup in her hands, "please say what’s on your mind."

"Then, did you know? When I checked your pulse, I got to know more than just one secret about you."

The expression on Oriana’s face visibly changed. "What do you mean?"

"No, I don’t." _{freēwēbnovel.com}