"Because I want to help"

"I learned that the murderer has regained consciousness," Benedicta announced as the maids attending to their family served them tea after they were done having dinner in their chamber. 

Since the incident happened, all the families within the palace had been eating alone in their chambers, especially as the king was ill and there was no need for the general royal meals. 

"You shouldn't refer to her in such a manner when she hasn't been tried yet," Harvey scolded with a glare as he looked at his sister. 

"We all know that the trial is just for show. She is guilty. The maid who witnessed it already gave her testimony. So we know truly that she did it. I heard she doesn't get along with Beth," Benedicta said matter-of-factly before turning to her father.