
the way this chapter is arranged is so confusing i dont get what's happening pls

I believe this is after they find the FL and the duke is talking with the guard about it, the guard tells the duke that the prince was with the FL and "took her" or so understand the duke. And apparently the prince wanted to meet the duke privately. The situation with the maid is that apparently she was saved by the duke, and thus she has a crush on him, but thanks to the FL words she feels content with her position now. Sorry if I mixed it up but English isn't my first language
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THE SHIP IS FINALLY FUCKING SAILING I LITERALLY SHOUTED IRL OMG