Chapter 4 Scrutinize every action!

"Norma, rise to your feet" and the command worked like a charm. She stood with her feet shoulder-width apart like a soldier.

I smiled, and her eyes grew teary as I asked, "Why are you here?"

'I smiled, then why are you crying? Do I look scary? ' I was pondering this when she spoke: "the bath is ready my lady." I nodded my head in acknowledgement.

I lay there in the bathtub with contending. I missed this simple luxury down there. Norma scrubbed me gently and it felt so soothing and relaxing. I could sleep here again. The way she is messaging my scalp. It looks like years have passed.

I moaned and she stopped. 'Not again', I mumbled in irritation, and thank goodness she continued after a pause.

With more determination this time, she washed me after a long period. Until my skin wrinkled a little and I got out of the bath.

I allowed her to change me into a sweet-smelling, baby-pink dress. So soft and supple was the fabric-lined sensation on my skin.

I said to my reflection, "Good, now please ask Lina to cook breakfast in the garden for me."

This time, she didn't enlarge her eyes as she scampered away.

It looks like I'm getting better. I congratulated myself on my achievement.

When Kate noticed Norma smiling, she was not sure if she was smiling or sneering, so she asked, "Norma, are you sure she smiled? Maybe she was sneering? "

Lady Melinda, Duchess

Kate whispered back to her, "I am, I am sure." They are fearful that if the Duchess discovers them, they will be punished.

She replied to Norma, saying, "I think she's growing crazier."

As Kate widened her eyes, she said, "Or this could be a trap."

Lina scolded. "Weren't you told to serve breakfast to the duchess?"

Looking at her enraged face, they wanted to say something but were hesitant. There was no way that Lina would ever disparage the Duchess.

They went and then they stopped. in order to carry out their task assignments. "Not to worry, Norma. There is no doubt about it; she is obviously up to something. Melinda, Duchess of Sussex, is the focus of this article. "

The whispering never stopped, even while they were working. Lina sighed while listening to them. She can't hold them responsible. The entire population lives in fear of the duchess's misguided orders. She was filled with wicked plots.

However, something was different today. Her eyes, which were once so frigid, have become warmer now.

Perhaps it was only a delusion. She shook her head in disbelief. There is nothing to this. "She would just get to work and do what she was paid to do.

Kate appeared and said, "The dinner is ready, Miss Lina." Lina nodded and announced to the duchess that she was on her way.

She knocked on the door and, after receiving permission, went in. Lady Melinda stated, bending her head, "Your meal is served in the garden, as you requested."

I followed her to the garden, where I nodded. The rose garden was lovely, with many different sorts and colours of roses. Any other bloom wouldn't work. The late Duchess is supposed to have liked roses, hence the current Duke designed this garden especially for her.

That was the major driving force. I've never enjoyed being here. In the past, I've avoided going to the garden.

At one point, I tried to set these plants on fire. I even envied the long-forgotten Duchess's own recollections.

At first glance, it's a gorgeous site to visit, but when I scrutinise it, I can see that it's wonderful to spend time in. Even the aroma was delicious, so I moved at a snail's pace, enjoying the area's total expanse.

Basking in the sunshine After having breakfast, I decided to go for a walk to the lotus pond that was visible in the distance. After considering my options, I nodded in approval and grinned at the brunch.

Just as it had been when it was made, the tea was warm. Breakfast was well-cooked and tasty. With all the various breads, cakes, candies, eggs, and salads, it's impossible to go hungry. Oh! That's when I realised how much I missed it.

After being released from prison, I was given only a stale loaf of bread and lukewarm water. Eating a delicious meal after being hungry for a long period seems like a treat. I had a happy look on my face as I savoured my breakfast.

All three maids stared in wide-eyed amazement at her. All of their body hair was erect. The Duchess would only consume a small portion of food in a manner that was refined. And, now, she is wolfing down the meal like someone who has been starving for a long time. Her hand movements were likewise incredibly quick, as was her speech. While she was smiling, it was also apparent that her expression was genuine.

In their effort to be observant, they failed to notice that I had already eaten my meal.

I peered into the stunned faces of the girls looking at me in confusion. Okay, I get it. I was hungry, so I ate quickly. Do they plan to stare at me as I go about my daily activities?

I gritted my teeth, but contained my annoyance and forced a grin. Yet all the maids stared at him with wide eyes, as if they could not believe their eyes.

As annoyed as I was, they all smiled and I scowled. In a frustrated voice, I blurted out, "And they call me insane." Then, to restore my composure, I cleared my throat.

All the maids recovered from their daze and were in motion again. Plates were cleared, and after asking if I needed anything more, Kate turned to Lina and inclined her head as I stood up.

I stepped onto the pond to view the colourful flowers growing in the muck while I came to a decision.

It's all I have to keep in mind to do that. Duke Bennard will never be my type of guy. At the thought of my cold-hearted husband, my eyes grew ice cold. He didn't even make an effort to visit me as I lay dying.