Chapter 96

• Vanessa’s POV
• The elderly maid approached, her footsteps echoing softly in the tranquil space. I watched her with a mixture of curiosity and wariness, uncertain of what to expect from her unexpected visit. I knew her as the head of the maids, and we had shared conversations during my times in the kitchen, but this felt different.
• As she spoke, her words carried a surprising depth of understanding, cutting through my defenses with uncanny precision. I leaned forward, curious to hear what she had to say.