"What are you doing?" A maid's voice startled Anna as she jolted in shock and turned towards the lady who had just walked in.

Anna stiffly shook her head as she remained where she was, not daring to move against anyone's wishes again.

Anna was feeling bad about not being able to speak. Once again, she was yet to realize what the problem was exactly.

"Master wants to see you," the maid spoke out and Anna momentarily went stiffer than she was.

Of course the maid noticed this but pretended not to. If only Anna was facing her, she'd have noticed how nervous the maid was.

The maid went...