Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Once tense and rife with drama, the mansion had finally entered a rare period of calm.
No further quarrels or altercations occurred—a much-needed respite even as the number of occupants increased with the arrival of Mary, Scarlett, Rania, and Helen.
Their presence lifted the servants' spirits, many of whom delighted in having female colleagues.
Rania and Helen settled in quickly, aided by Mary and Scarlett, who were already familiar with the mansion.
Even Helen, once a royal governess, embraced her new responsibilities without complaint. As promised, they proved to be skilled, dependable, and well-versed in their roles.
That morning, the household was busier than usual, for the mansion welcomed a visit from the palace—Queen Emelda herself, accompanied by her daughters, Princess Laura and Princess Lilith.
"I'm so happy to see you, Your Majesty," Anna said warmly, holding the queen's hand while Kyren sat beside her.
