Violet's POV

It's been some few hours since Clara left the mansion. I thought I heard a car zooming inside but I was too preoccupied, arranging the clothes Clara bought for me. As soon as I was through, I went downstairs to sit down, just to get some fresh air.

I saw Anne instead, her elegant and pious self giving command to one of the maids.

"Annie!" I said, looking at her excitedly. I was eager to find out what went wrong. Where exactly was she?

"Young Mistress," she answered, beaming with a smile as she bowed her head.

I ran to her, embracing her tightly. I truly missed her....