The Grand Duke's Maid Writes a Consultation Log Today - Chapter 31

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The Grand Ducal House Maid Writes a Counseling Log Today Chapter 031
“Didn’t you hear me? Greet her again with proper manners.”
Sheila stared at the two with her arms crossed.
Even though she was facing two adults much larger than herself, she showed no fear.
Elysia watched the scene from a short distance away.
As I thought, she knew about the situation earlier.
However, nothing good would come from repeating this situation.
In fact, could this not lead to turning against the Imperial Family?
Elysia looked up at Yulias, checking his reaction.
Yet Yulias was also blinking his eyes, looking just as surprised.
Was he shocked by the fact that his younger sister had spoken up?
Or was he surprised that she had shown herself in person?
If not that, was he taken aback by the confrontational atmosphere with the Princess…?
It was impossible to tell exactly which one it was, but one thing was certain: Yulias was also greatly astonished.
Aresina’s servants exchanged glances before bowing in greeting once more.
“The Demint family, the sword that protects the Empire…”
“Again.”
It was before the two could even finish their deep bow.
Unable to endure Sheila’s cold voice any longer, Aresina shouted.
“Sheila!”
“…Cough.”
As if her throat were parched, Sheila cleared her throat with a dry cough, yet her eyes remained fixed on Aresina.
It was probably because she hadn’t spoken in a long time.
However, Aresina, who knew her to be in poor health, flinched before her face twisted with immense displeasure.
“Right now…! Are you insulting me like this in a place where everyone can see?”
“I gave them a chance to do it again because it didn’t seem like the greeting was properly protocolled.”
“If you have a problem, tell me with words!”
Instead of an answer, Sheila’s chilling gaze made Aresina flinch.
Elysia was in a position where she could catch a glimpse of Aresina’s expression.
The murderous intent and overbearing aura she had shown before were gone, replaced by an expression of an actual ten-year-old child.
Her face looked as though she might burst into tears at any moment, hurt by her friend’s words.
“I’m leaving. You must come out next time when I bring my friends.”
“…”
Sheila did not answer until the very end.
Aresina snapped at her servants to leave, her expression tightly holding back her tears.
As if Yulias’s hand-kiss didn’t even register in her mind, Aresina left the Residence without looking back once.
With their master on the move, the servants following her had no choice but to hurriedly trail behind.
While the multitude of servants escorted the Princess out, Yulias gave a subtle tilt of his chin toward Elysia.
Following his gaze, Elysia saw Sheila climbing the stairs without looking back.
It was a sign to go after her.
“I’ll hear about what I’m curious about later.”
At Yulias’s words, Elysia nodded and hurriedly followed after Sheila.

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“Lady Sheila!”
She realized anew just how fast Sheila’s pace was.
If the girl had made up her mind to run, it might have been difficult to catch up.
Was it because she was young and had good stamina?
Catching her breath as she pursued, Elysia barely managed to catch up to her in front of her room.
“Gasp, huff, just now, that situation earlier was…”
Elysia was too busy catching her breath.
From how she had managed to come downstairs to her opening her mouth, there were many things Elysia wanted to hear.
If it had been for her sake, she also intended not to forget to express her gratitude.
However, the moment she saw Sheila’s condition, Elysia froze completely.
The girl’s deathly pale face was drenched in cold sweat.
Seeing Sheila looking so unwell, like a truly sick person, Elysia could not hide her shocked expression.
As Elysia examined her trembling form, she suddenly noticed that the spot where Sheila stood was soaked through.
“…Ugh!”
“Lady Sheila, do you feel like throwing up?”
Seeing her look as though she might retch at any second, Elysia hurriedly snapped out of it.
Sheila, who blocked her own mouth and shook her head, was forcing herself to endure it.
“…Lady Sheila, excuse my rudeness. Even if you punish me later, I will gladly accept it.”
Elysia scooped her up into her arms.
The damp dress brushed against her arms, but she paid it no mind and entered the room.
“Sister!”
As expected, Joshua welcomed them from inside the room.
However, even Joshua’s expression was grim.
“Is Sheila sick somewhere?”
“Joshua, just a moment.”
Elysia hurriedly carried her toward the bathroom inside the room.

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Once an environment where she could barely empty her stomach was provided, Sheila bent her head deeply and poured everything out.
Silently rubbing her back to help ease her stomach even a little bit was all Elysia could do.
In the end, after throwing up all of her breakfast, lunch, and even her snacks, Sheila whimpered as if in agony.
After wiping her messy face and rinsing her mouth, Sheila continued to sniffle, the rims of her eyes completely red.
It would be good to change her clothes and have her take a shower.
Elysia watched her weeping figure, then pulled her into her embrace and patted her back.
Fortunately, Sheila did not push that embrace away.
“Lady Sheila, I will help you with your bath. And with changing your clothes. You’ll allow me, right?”
Surprisingly, Sheila did not refuse and nodded her head.
I was worried about what to do if she rejected it.
Elysia smiled with relief and hurried to prepare the bath.
Clothes to change into, warm water.
While she was paying attention to various things, the conversation between Joshua and Sheila drifted over.
“So, did she leave?”
“Yeah. She’s coming back next week.”
Thinking they wouldn’t be heard, the two continued their conversation in whispers.
“As promised, Yulias helped.”
A promise?
While listening intently, Elysia continued her preparations so that Sheila wouldn’t notice.
“Thank goodness.”
Joshua’s deep sigh could be heard.
While the sound of the children’s conversation was pleasant to hear, there was something concerning.
Could it be that the two of them had been watching her situation the entire time?
Recalling the location of Sheila’s room, she pondered whether it offered a clear view of the Small Garden.
However, she focused on her current task to avoid digging any deeper.
After finishing the bath preparations, she stood up to report to Sheila.
“Are you okay?”
“Why?”
“I mean… I heard the Princess bullied you, ostracized you… When you told me to wait in the room, I wished I had followed you.”
Elysia flinched at the conversation she heard before stepping out of the bathroom.
She had anticipated it, but she had hoped her guess was wrong…
“I don’t want to show you to her.”
Sheila’s firm voice rang out.
As expected, Sheila truly treasures Joshua.
After a brief hesitation, Elysia opened the bathroom door.
The two children, who were not far away, looked over with startled expressions.
Elysia offered a casual smile.
“Preparations are complete. Lady Sheila, I will help you with your bath now.”
Sheila nodded and headed inside the bathroom.
Joshua tactfully moved away toward the window and sat down in the spot where he often played with Sheila.

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Since Sheila had never wanted assistance with her bath, this was the first time.
Every time Elysia offered to help, she had been flatly refused, so there had been no reason to push further.
Once her clothes were off and she stepped into the warm water, Sheila relaxed her posture comfortably as if her tension had dissipated.
While slowly assisting her, Elysia checked her mood and carefully spoke up.
“Lady Sheila. Earlier… you stepped forward in front of the Princess for my sake, didn’t you?”
At Elysia’s question, Sheila turned her head to look at her.
As expected, just because she spoke doesn’t mean she immediately transitions to communication.
It must mean her wounds are that deep.
“I said I would go in your place… so I was worried you might have been disappointed. Thank you for helping me.”
While Elysia smiled and helped with the bath, Sheila did not say a single word.
She simply didn’t show any aversion to her assistance with the bath.
After finishing the bath.
To ensure Sheila wouldn’t catch a cold, she dried the moisture and helped her change into fresh clothes.
…Huh?
The moment she saw Sheila’s back, Elysia doubted her own eyes.
A dark purple color that looked almost like a large bruise was clearly located on her shoulder blade.
Is she hurt? Or is it simply a birthmark?
When Elysia fell silent, Sheila whipped her head around and glared as if asking what she was doing.
“It’s nothing. I’m sorry.”
Elysia smiled awkwardly and finished helping her change clothes.
‘…I should ask the Grand Duke about this, shouldn’t I?’

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