Chapter eight

I place the tray on the bedside table and rush out of my room.

The maid is still walking away.

I stay in front of my room and lean on the door, "Wait!"

The lady stops and look back immediately.

I wall to her, "Why did you forget what you are supposed to do?"

The lady stares at me for a moment, her eyes wide and dark, " I_," she started only for her to bow her head, "I'm so sorry mistress. I've forgotten!" She apologized and went down on her kneel immediately.

I sigh and feign anger. Gosh, I'm so good at pretending to be Hattie.

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