[Bonus chapter] Side Story (6)

Cassandra bit her lips as she stood at the end of the sofa, waiting for the madam to arrive inside. Her fair and slender fingers gripped the sides of her maid dress, showing the faint green lines of her veins and the tension on her knuckles. 

It was because she was nervous! Who wouldn't? Anyone who got called at the madam's office means they have done a terrible mistake! And Cassandra was probably aware of the reason behind her summon already.

She just let the precious lady of the house be put in danger! 

Elizabeth was loved and treasured by both of her parents, especially her mother. Cassandra could even say that her affection for her daughter was so immense that she sometimes appeared obsessed with her own child.