Laura
Since that night, an entire week had passed, and Laura had locked herself in her small room like a little snail, refusing to take a single step outside.
The servants, worried about her prolonged isolation, began to grow uneasy. She hadn't left her room for days, skipping school and shutting everyone out. Afraid something might happen to her, one servant hesitated before deciding to report the situation to Gavin.
Bringing food into her room, the servant glanced at Laura lying motionless on her bed. After much deliberation, she concluded it was best to inform Gavin. If anything were to happen to Laura, she couldn't bear the consequences of his wrath.
Although Laura wasn't a true mistress of the house—her presence was almost insignificant—Gavin rarely paid her any attention. He neve
