The White Stoat Princess (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 42

I narrowed my eyes.

‘Given there’s no writing on the outer envelope, it’s clear someone intercepted it en route.’

But if it just vanishes like this, won’t it raise suspicion?

I worried that after brazenly stealing it, I’d later be exposed and arouse their vigilance. What should I do? While lost in thought, a large hand suddenly scooped me up.

“There you are, Marian.”

It was Hadel. Holding me by both armpits as if scolding a disobedient puppy, he locked eyes with me and spoke firmly, syllable by syllable.

“We need to get your clothes fitted—how can you run off like this?”

“Kyu Kyu!”

I’m so glad to see you today! I flailed my arms and legs vigorously, pointing toward the envelope lying on the floor. Hadel, apparently determined not to let me go until I apologized, bent down and picked up the letter.

“This is… a letter?”

“Kyu Kyu Kyu! Kyu Kyu!”

It’s so inconvenient not being able to speak. I gestured wildly with my hands and feet to tell Hadel the mail coach seemed suspicious.

Fortunately, Hadel understood my meaning and immediately ordered a subordinate standing nearby.

“…Stop that carriage from moving.”

“But… it’s the mail coach.”

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