It seemed as though life had taken an unexpected turn for Gabrielle, bringing events she had never dared to hope for. That hope came in the form of Lady Agnes. The kind, compassionate lady had lifted her from a life of suffering, offering respect and gentleness, never once treating her as a mere lowlife.
"Oh, my dear Gabby, you don’t have to do all this," Lady Agnes said softly as she stepped into the chamber. The room was unusually spotless, proof of the care and effort the young girl had poured into it.
Gabrielle’s face lit up as she bowed her head, looking at the lady as if she were her very own superwoman.
"It was nothing… I...I like doing work for you," Gabrielle stammered shyly, still unsure if she was allowed such familiarity with a woman of Agnes’s standing.
"Aw, you’re such a
