Joanne’s POV
“Oh dear,” Lucia said with a fake concerned frown. “That looked like it hurt. How clumsy. That stain will be tough to get out.”
Madam Rachel was on her feet before I could properly react.
“This maid should be dismissed,” Madam Rachel huffed, her eyes narrowed at the maid who was clearly trying to suppress her laughter.
Lucia turned to the maid, a smirk marring her lips.
“You heard her… You are dismissed.”
“Yes, my lady,” the maid said, setting the kettle down before retreating from the room. Princess Lucia turned to the rest of us, leaning back in her seat. “Maids can be so clumsy these days. Don’t mind her.”
Madam Rachel pressed her lips into a thin line.
The stain still clung to the silk gown, no matter how many times Mary tried to wash it. It was faint now, b
