Chapter 43

Once they left, I went to my room and buried myself under work. Though I was alone now, it was impossible to stop his thoughts from tormenting me. But I kept working like a machine, day and night.

The butler and housekeeper had to go to their home to attend a wedding in their family. So I told them that they should not worry about me and enjoy themselves, I assured them that I would be okay on my own.

They handed me the keys. And went away for the weekend

All the workers left for the day only the gatekeepers, security, and a few servants were left here who cleaned the castle.

I went to my room and called at home. I was excited to know the reaction of my parents. Dad was very happy, but Mom gave mixed signals. She was shocked that Aunt Sophie wanted to start her life all over again.

Dad told her to stop fussing, because Aunt Sophie was old enough to know her mind, and also said that he was too pleased to see her taking an interest in her life again.

" She did have an interest in her li