The sun was setting by the time Austin woke up. Having remembered that he had not yet settled the issue with the servants, he left the room with the intention to do so. However, Edwin happened to be at the foot of the stairs and caught him there.
"Your grace, dinner's ready."
"I'll have it later."
Suddenly, Edwin bowed down low, making Austin stop in his tracks once more. "Sir, please let me handle the servants."
Austin frowned. "Why?"
"All these would not have happened if I had not been careless. Let me atone for my mistakes. Please."
While Austin looked at him contemplatively, Edwin asked once more. "Please have dinner with the miss while I handle the servants."
Austin was bought over by the idea but he did not want to let it show. "She's awake?"
"Yes, I checked on her earlier so I've also made her dinner. I was just about to call her down for dinner."
"I'll do that then. I have business with her anyway."
"Thank you!"
"There's nothing to thank me for. Leave."