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    Beatrice saw Thalia hastilying downstairs as soon as she went out, holding a ss in her hand. Beatrice did not understand why Thalia would suddenly run upstairs when her room was on the first floor. Having a gut feeling something was off, Beatrice followed Thalia to the kitchen.


    After Thalia reached the kitchen, she vigorously washed the ss.


    ''Why would she wash the ss when it''s normally left for the servants?'' Beatrice was puzzled, so she called out to Thalia at the kitchen door.


    Thalia was startled and quickly ced the ss in the sink. She turned around to face Beatrice standing at the door, unsure if she had seen what she was doing just now.


    "G-Grandma? Weren''t you resting in your room? Why are you here? Do you want some water? Shall I pour you a ss?" She offered to pour water while staying put as if concealing something. Beatrice looked at her for a moment before smiling. "I''m not thirsty. I just came out for a little walk. But why are you in the kitchen at this hour? Are you hungry? Shall I have someone make you something to eat?"


    Thalia quickly nced behind at the sink and rxed only after realizing that the ss was out of the old woman''s sight.


    She chuckled awkwardly. "Grandma, don''tugh at me. I know I ate quite a bit during dinner, but for some reason, I''m hungry again. There''s no need to wake the cook up. I can make something quick like instant noodles. Are you hungry? If you are, I can make some for you too."


    Beatrice knew that if she continued to stay, Thalia would definitely not reveal her true intentions. She had to return to her room first if she wanted to know what she was up to.


    With that thought in mind, she shook her head and declined Thalia''s offer. "If you''re really hungry, I''ll ask the cook to prepare something for you. But if you insist on making noodles yourself, go ahead. Just be careful you don''t burn anything. I''m feeling a bit tired, so I''ll head to bed."


    Thalia breathed a sigh of relief. She took a few steps forward. "Alright. Good night then, Grandma."


    Without even looking back, Beatrice walked back to her room. After she closed the door, Thalia breathed a sigh of relief and went back to the sink to wash the ss until it was spotless. When she ced the ss in the ssboard and mixed in with the others, she revealed a triumphant smile.


    "Sleep well, Lucas."


    After returning to her room, Beatrice did not immediately go to bed. Instead, she stood at the door quietly listening at the door.


    Cedric, who was woken up by the movement, naturally became curious. "My dear, what are you doing? It''ste, and you''re still not in bed. You''ll have a headache again tomorrow."