Chapter 171: Unspoken Truths

Helena's thoughts swirled as she stood near the door, faint sounds of passion still escaping from within. Her mind lingered on the complexities of Lady Eleanor's life, particularly the sacrifices and secrets her lady carried.

Lady Eleanor had given everything for her family, even bearing three sons, her youngest now already 16 years old. Yet, Helena knew the bitter truth: those very sons had poisoned their mother. The realization had shaken her to her core, but Lady Eleanor had forbidden her and the other maids from taking action. It wasn't their place to interfere, Eleanor had said, though her calm acceptance of the betrayal left Helena torn between anger and helplessness.