MATHEW'S POV The instant the Duchess fell to the floor I waited for a while before I went to check out on her, I was actually thinking she was dead already. The thought of her being dead came with mixed feelings, a good and bad one. I was happy that she will finally be off my neck and way but I was sad because I was not able to deal with her as I please for so long. Bending to confirm if she has finally left us she opened her eyes. It was actually annoying and I felt like kicking her up to her feet. "Get up you lazy bones and continue with work" I commanded "My Lord I'm really tired, can I just rest for a while before I continue" The Duchess pleaded as she managed to raise herself from the floor "Very well then, I'll be leaving and your food is going to be brought to you shortly" I

