The Piano and the Panda

Jasper would never know how much the email he sent stirred ripples in Rachel's heart.

For three consecutive days, Rachel was distracted, and now she accidentally dropped the cup she was holding.

The sound of the cup shattering was loud, prompting both the kitchen maid and Mary to rush to her side.

"Miss Foster, are you alright?" Mary anxiously checked her hands.

The kitchen maid quickly picked up the glass shards from the floor.

Only then did Rachel snap back to reality, "I'm fine."

Mary sighed in relief, guiding Rachel to sit on the sofa, concerned, "Miss Foster, you've seemed distracted these past couple of days. Are you feeling unwell?"

Rachel shook her head, rubbing her brow, "Mary, did Helen call to say if Mr. Scott is coming back tonight?"

Mary glanced at Rachel with concern, "You act like you don't care about Mr. Scott, but you actually do."

Rachel's voice remained slightly weary, "Don't tease... Is Mr. Scott coming back?"