I Became a Side character in a BL novel

44- Trust issues

"Because the Martha Marshall I know, is in jail"

I gasp in shock on hearing those words.

But quickly changing my expression, I say, "No, no I'm not talking about her! But leave it uhm- yeah can you bring me a glass of water, I'm really thirsty!"

Fiona looks confused but eventually, bows down and follows my order.

Shit- that was so close.

Ugh...Why can't I access all of Rosetta's memories. It's getting difficult now!!

Martha Marshall...

That woman who looked like a close confidant of Rosetta's...

That woman is in jail?

Strange...

I wonder what happened.

Anyways, now is not the time to worry about these things! I need to get my hands on the medicine.

Should I just ask Fiona or Mari to bring me some...

But they might misunderstand, since I just came back from the imperial palace.

Especially, given Rosetta's and Christopher's past...

And also the incident at the imperial palace...

It was huge scandal.

There is a high chance that the news will be spreading out like a wildfire and its only a matter of time.

Then, when that time comes...

Can I really believe that the fact that I bought Siphium won't be questioned.

Especially by the servants...

It's not that I don't trust them...

However, I don't want any rumours to spread.

Shit...but then I don't really have much options as well.

"Milady, here's your water" Fiona walks in with a glass of water.

"Thanks." I take the glass from her hands.

"Also, Duchess, I wanted to inform you about something..."

"What is it?"

"The Duke's slave who was gone for sometime, seems to have returned back"

"Oh-"

"I thought that he had escaped but it seems like he just went off to somewhere"

"Uh yeah- maybe the Duke sent him in an errand"

"No, actually even the Duke was looking for him. I asked the slave, where he had gone but he didn't answer-he never does anyway. That boy doesn't speak with us at all. He just performs his duties quietly and stays in the basement for most of his time..."

"Oh haha...I'll have a talk with him."

"Yes, you should, Milady! There have been more news of slaves escapes lately."

"Yeah..."

Maybe if they were treated right they wouldn't have...

It seems like slavery is still a huge thing in this era.

And slave trading is very normal.

Especially from foreign empires.

"Then, I will be taking my leave" Fiona bows down and leaves.

I drop down on the bed and mutter...

"So he's back..."

Lorenzo.