Next, for Richard, came a long wait.
Waiting, waiting, waiting.
During this time, Richard consumed food brought by Princess Rose, drank fruit beverages, and even made a trip to the Garden of Eden to oversee Pandora as she undertook her latest learning and work tasks.
After finishing these tasks, candles had been lit in the lounge as evening approached, yet there was still no sign of Princess Rose.
Richard was close to truly believing that Princess Rose had run off to shirk her responsibility, especially since she currently had every motive to do so.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside.
"Thud, thud, thud..."
"Creak," the door opened, and Princess Rose strode in. Her eyes were swollen and red, as if she had been crying, looking like ripe, juicy peaches. There was also a red mark on her forehead, as if she had been "disciplined" with a ruler or a short stick.
Richard looked at Princess Rose and asked directly, "Did you get the key?"
