Chapter 0529 Nicholas and I walked down to the first floor and sought out Selma. We found her in the kitchen, preparing the chefs for the day’s menu. We waited near the door, not wanting to disturb her work. When she was finished, the chefs returned to their duties and we approached her.

She was an older woman, who had been in service at this residence for many years. She should have seen it all by now. Nothing she face should have shaken her. Yet when Nicholas and I came to stand before her, she seemed nervous.

“Do you need something, Prince Nicholas? Miss Piper?” Selma asked.

“Are you feeling okay?” I asked.

Maybe Charlotte really was sick and Selma had caught it too. That would explain how pale she looked.

«pm fine,” she said. “Was that all . you needed?” She started to move like 4

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sidestepped into her

Piper’s maid, Charlotte. You’ll remember that she ~ was brought in specifically to serve Piper.” Nicholas kept his tone friendly enough, though his face was hard and stern. “She has been missing for the past day.”

her room for a few days, so as to not spread the disease around. This is such a small island. When one person catches something, it can so quickly travel around.” It was a logical explanation. I still wanted more answers. “I want to see her.” “Absolutely not,”

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sending her away?” I asked, surprised. ie I Selma nodded. “It’s protocol for illness. We don’t have the means to care for sick people here.” Just how sick was Charlotte? If it was merely a cold, she’d just need some aspirin and rest. She had to

to eat. Chicken soup, maybe.” Seeing Selma was about to argue, I added, “I'll maintain safe

“Friends?” Selma asked. “I thought she was your servant.” “She is,” I said. “She’s both.” Selma seemed taken aback by the words. She looked at me for a long moment, as if I was a puzzle she

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