Chapter 118
"That is true, my lady."
The butler continued in a somber voice, "Regrettably, there has been a lapse in oversight, and I take full responsibility for this. It is an error on my part."
"No, it's… it's not entirely your fault, Butler Bent. How could you immediately notice if someone is determined to hide something?"
Despite my consolation, the butler's hardened expression didn’t ease. I diverted my gaze from him and looked at the maid who had followed him into the room. Her face was swollen from tears as if something had happened.
"Can you explain exactly what the situation is?"
"We recently received a report, my lady, expressing concerns regarding the suspicious behaviors of this maid. Consequently, we diligently monitored her activities and discovered her today in communication with unidentified individuals outside this mansion."
"Suspicious behaviors? How did she behave?"
The butler described the maid's odd behaviors.
