Allison was seated, eating alone on the dining table. She had already gotten used to it. She had previously asked the maids to join her, but they had all refused. She was still engrossed in her meal when she heard the chair across her being pulled and someone sat on it. She looked up and met Leo’s smiling face. He was carrying a tray of food.

“Mind if I join you?” He asked politely.

“Sure.” She smiled back. She was actually thankful that he came to join her because eating alone in this big dining room felt a bit lonely. She was about celebrating when she remembered that she was...