classic European architecture, looked magnificent-and foreign-to her eyes. But as the

tightly, her breath co

out you brought me here?" Evelyn asked in a low voice, barely more than a whisper. He

with a bemused expression. Then, unexpectedly, he burst

'wife'?" he said, his voice dropping to a whisper as he looked dee

heart thudded wildly. She lowered her

am held back a smirk. Then, with

sema

r, dressed in a crisp uniform

s, s

would treat me. Conside

. Her pride, which had long clung to silent hopes of ga

liam loves? she thought, r

ot particularly pretty. Too simple. Nothing special.

dden in her voice, Rosemary stepped

u?" she asked curtly, st

rvous glance, try

am's personal assistan

William treating you like his lover?" Rosemar

him," Evelyn answered, lowering

er eyes and sneered, "So... he pi

hu

p. She bit her lower lip, sw

a reply, Rosemary t

n the maid's quar

but she had no choice. She followed her down

out. The space was dark, cramped, dusty, and cluttered with old boxes.

putting me in a room like this?

anger. "And where did you expect to sleep

ding her breath. She didn't dare ar

serve everything? Don't get ahead of yourself!" Rosemary sn

Her hands trembled as she reached for a mop and broom. Slowl

th, making Evelyn scream and fall backward. Her f

. Please, Miss Rose

tisfaction. She savored Evelyn's fea

ed in this house for years, given everything I had... and he's ne

ords. She could

ave the room, the door suddenly slam

ary! Please open t

an

knob and shook it hard.

e lights

irections. Evelyn sobbed in panic, her back pres

y! Please! I'm

ng over as if the fear was choking her. T

door, Rosemary stood l

howed no tr