knowing the truth

Victoria's POV

I was awoken by a loud alarm from the table beside the bed. Slowly, I stood up from the bed, took off my clothes and stepped into the shower.

I took a quick bath, came back to the room, put on simple wear before leaving the room.

I went downstairs, passed the sitting room and made my way to the kitchen. I was almost in the kitchen when I caught sight of a lady who was in her late thirties coming out from one of the rooms.

“Good morning.'' she greeted me with a smile.

“Good morning ma'am.” I greeted her, not knowing who she was. “Call me Grace, I'm the housekeeper here.” she introduced herself with a big smile.

“Nice to meet you, I'm Victoria.”

“I know, do you need anything?” She asked in a friendly manner.

“Not really, I'm just walking around.” I responded.

“Very well, then, tell me if you need anything.” She flashed a friendly smile before leaving.

I went into the kitchen, took out a bottle of water, drank a little before leaving the kitchen.

I was about to go back to