Elena's POV:

I was nervous, but I told myself that I couldn't show it, and that if Miss Ellie saw me look timid or nervous, she'd think I was scared and would give me back my last ordeal.

I tried to stand up straight and explained, "I'm here for the kitchen to deliver the afternoon tea snacks."

Miss Ellie changed her posture, as if she thought her maid was in her way, raised her foot and kicked the maid so far away that I witnessed the maid's entire body smashed against the wall, looking in great pain.

She looked at me wistfully: "Guess what, there are still people coming to...