I didn't say anything as I paused on the stairs.
No. I wouldn't allow whatever they had going on to affect me.
"It's so nice to hear Master Rooke laughing again. Miss Celeste is so good for him. I remember how they used to always laugh like this." I heard maids whisper beneath the stairs.
Ouch.
I clenched the rails as I took a deep breath.
I went downstairs and grabbed water and a pack of Oreos. That was going to be my dinner.
It had not been up to 30 minutes when Rose knocked on my door.
"Ma'am?" She opened the door.
"Yes, Rose?"
"Mr. Rooke has asked that you join him for dinner. He is waiting downstairs."
What? What did he want with me?
"Let him know that I am busy."
I saw Rose hesitate before she nodded and left.
Now he wanted to try to reconcile?
I was left a
