chapter 30
My eyes lingered on his broad back as he disappeared through the door. The moment he was gone, I released a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. Living with the family was difficult enough, but wandering through the vast Sparkling Estate only made me feel smaller. The mansion was enormous for a household of four, though with the number of servants and the Mason family’s wealth, such luxury was hardly surprising. As I slowly explored the hall, my attention settled on a staircase I had not yet climbed. A strange feeling of curiosity stirred within me, forcing my steps to a halt. Sara had carefully guided me through almost every corner of the residence, yet she had deliberately avoided this staircase. I turned toward her. “What’s on the upper floor?” The color drained slightly from Sar
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