Chapter 549

Stewart Old Manor occupied a large piece of land. There was a stillness in movement, and there was a movement in stillness. A hundred years ago, the people who were able to live here were respected by many.

The smell of sandalwood was in the air. Old Master Stewart’s face was hidden by the smoke. The folds on his aged face appeared vaguely through the smoke.

Jane was brought to the parlor. She stood in the middle of the room for a long while. Aside from Old Master Stewart, the servants of the