miring the rich wood grain and the state-of-the-art appliances that gleamed in the soft light. Mrs. Owen, the head maid, was busy p

k with unspoken words, a tension that seem

tension that exists between you and Miss Cherry. If you don't mind me asking, wh

at Cherry believes I have intentions towards Greg," she admitted, her voice barely a

e to cause problems or to pursue anyone romantically. I'm here to work, and within hours of my

d, Miss Lily. These accusations are unfounded and quite

ed, her shoulders sagging wit

mportant thing is to clear the air," she said. "You cannot let this situation fester and g

e me, Mrs. Owen," Lily said. "Sh

, but it's important to at least try. Perhaps, with

, then I will support you in that decision," she said. "However, it's important to remember that the Davis household can be a diff

r voice resolute. "But I can assure you, I

ur judgment in this matter. Just remember to be car

eeling that avoiding Cherry wouldn't be as simple as it sounded. The mansion seemed to grow smaller ev

he knew that she would have to t

on checking for any needed repairs or replacements. She rapped her knuckles on the door, conf

, the grandeur of the luxurious décor and high-end fixtures a constant reminder of the wealth

attention was fixed on the state of the fixt

luxury and grandeur, and she found herself staring in amazement at the vast

eemed almost too perfect to be real. The entire room was a testament to wealth an

the exquisite fixture. As she neared it, her hands grazed a bottle of loti

ing, as she realized that the sound c

his safe. But just as he was about to exit, he heard the sound of something hitting the floor in

s expression was one of alertness as he reached for the doorknob, his h

ollided into him, her body jolting forward. With swift and practiced movements, Greg caug

e, as if he was taking in every detail of Lily's face. Lily, for her part, was left momentarily

generic eye shape, was as beautiful as a portrait. His gaze eventually wandered down to her heart-shaped mouth, her lips slightly parted as if she was about to speak. The sig

gained his composure. Greg, still somewhat flustered, gave a teasing chuckle as he spoke, his voice

r dress with her hands. Her breathing was still somewhat

ver from the shock of the moment. "I was just checking

city of their brief encounter still crackling in the air. But just as she took another step back, her body inadvert

her hands flailing about in an

avis!" she cried, her

wer. He reached out and grasped her wrist with one hand, gently guiding her away from the

g," she muttered, a blush creeping up her cheeks. "I'm so sorry, With his eyes still fixed on Lily's now-dampened features, Greg

sure. "Miss Lily," he said, his voice taking on a more businesslike tone, "perhap

ned to make his way back into the bedroo

uiet as she apologized. "I'm so sorry for causing this mess, Mr. Davis," she

ed to apologize, Miss Lily," he replied, his

ending to grip her arm lightly. "Miss Lily," he said, his voi

ks flushing with embarrassment as s

chair and draped it over her shoulders. "Here," he said, his eyes meeting her

thes, her face still red with embarrassment. As she turned to leave, her e

, her voice barely above a whisp

edgment of her appreciation, his eyes briefly m

a maid who was waiting in the corridor placed a

er eyes flitting to Lily as she walked away. "But Mr. Davis is s

l low and discreet. "She's wearing one of Mr. Davis' shirts over her wet

e sense of the situation. "She seemed embarrassed when

plied, her voice serious and professional. "I'

g on the closed door to Greg's room. As the maid stood there, her mind churning with po

the slightest incident could quickly s