Anna walked into the kitchen and instantly knew she had interrupted something. Being a low-level servant was never fun, but when you walked in on something you shouldn’t be hearing, it could mean losing your job.

Maggie, the head house maid, scowled at Anna and barked at her.

“Go sweep the courtyard!”

Throwing a finger into the air in the direction of the courtyard as if Anna was a dullard and didn’t know where it was, Maggie glared at her until she left the room.

As she walked out, Anna was sure she heard the name of Lady Jane mentioned in undertones.

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