Chapter 278. Friends Stay in Your Heart Forever

"You're not a maid anymore, Beth." Doris bumped her shoulder. "You're so much more and you always have been."

Beth smiled a little and opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. Doris pulled her friend towards a small bakery on the end of town. "I hope they have things for lunch, but I wouldn't mind just eating pastries."

Once they seated themselves in the back with their warm cups of tea and sweets, Beth gripped Doris's hand before she could pick up her brownie.

"Oh Doris, I can't wait another minute. I have to tell you something."

"What is it, Beth? You can tell me anything!"

"I-" Beth glanced around. The bakery was small, but enough people talked louder than they did and paid them no attention. "I'm leaving as soon as we get back to the palace."

"What? So soon? Where will you go?" Doris sat up straighter. Her hunger pains dulled instantly as if they were never there. Her best friend was leaving?

"Well..." Beth's cheek