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Ivy's heart sank further at the thought of being completely cut off from the outside world. How was she supposed to figure out what was going on if she couldn't even check the date or time? She felt a growing sense of panic rising within her.

" How about the year, what year is this?" Ivy asked.

The maid scratched her head profusely, they never really cared about the year or date and of course, it was none of their business. All they knew was to serve the royal family for as long as they live. But thinking of this, Miss Amelia had never asked her these kinds of questions before so what prompted all this? The maid wandered

As the maid stood there thinking, Ivy's heart sank a little. Was she really that out of touch with the world that she didn't even know what year it was.

"I'm sorry, Miss Amelia, I don't really keep track of the year," the maid finally replied apologetically. "Is there anything else I can help you with, Miss Amelia?" the maid asked kindly, sensing Ivy's unease.

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