Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2123

Serena seemed oblivious to her current state. She clung desperately to Adelaide and begged, "Please, Madam Lowell. Don't send me back. I only want to serve Lady Ignis tonight.

"I swear I'll clean myself up and won't frighten her. Please just give me one more chance…"

Adelaide looked at Serena, who looked like she was on the verge of death from sickness, yet pleaded so bitterly. Her expression turned complicated.

She'd once suspected Serena of being involved in Grace's disappearance. But now, Grace had returned safe and sound, albeit sick with a chill.

No incident had broken out, so Adelaide naturally put aside her suspicions toward Serena.

Seeing Serena in this state, Adelaide softened her tone. "It's not that I want to replace you, but you're in no condition to serve at the front today. His Majesty is scheduled to visit, and if you alarm him looking like that, I can't save you either."

No matter how Serena begged, Adelaide eventually sent her away.

Shannon had been awake for some time. She was doing her morning exercises in the courtyard when she heard the commotion from the outer yard. Not long after, Adelaide returned.

Her eyes flicked to Adelaide's arm and noticed a trace of black fog where Serena had grabbed her. After a moment's thought, she called Adelaide over and picked up a teacup on the table.

"I don't feel like drinking this honeyed tea, Madam Lowell. Do it for me."

Adelaide seemed mildly confused by the request but showed nothing on her face. Smiling respectfully, she stepped forward and took the teacup without hesitation. Then, she downed it in one go.

After all, this tea was offered by Shannon. Even if it were poisoned, servants like them had no right to refuse a request from their lord.

Adelaide had served the tea earlier, and now, it remained unchanged on the table. When it slid down her throat, it felt different, like a warm current surging through her limb and washing away the heaviness from her sore arm.

She suspected nothing. After finishing, she smiled and gave her thanks before asking if Shannon had any special requests for lunch.

Shannon briefly replied before she suddenly stood up and announced, "I'd like to go for a walk."