Miranda looked confused and did not understand where Lady Loretta was getting at.
"I don't understand, ma'am," Miranda said, and Lady Loretta offered her a warm smile.
"I know that you're not happy about what Derrick stated about lower-class families. You shouldn't be annoyed with him. It's one reason you shouldn't eavesdrop on other people's conversations," Lady Loretta emphasized.
"I am sorry, ma'am," Miranda apologized, with her head bent low.
"It's okay. Come sit here. You know, I have always wanted to speak to you about this for a very long time, but I haven't had the chance to disclose it to you," Lady Loretta added, and Miranda finally raised her head and looked at the older woman.
"I should come and sit beside you?" Miranda had to repeat the question to be sure she was not hea
