Iris POV
As I sat quietly, lost in my thoughts, a gentle chuckle suddenly interrupted my peaceful moment. It turned out to be Maria, the elderly maid, who had come into the living room. I looked up and met her warm and understanding gaze, which seemed to convey a sense of familiarity and kindness.
“She seems to be the favorite of the teacher, doesn’t she?” Maria said, sounding a little bit amused as she spoke.
I shrugged my shoulders, trying to ignore the growing feelings inside me. “I'm just trying to help out for as long as I can. Honestly, I'm not anything remarkable or special.”
Maria folded her arms across her chest, and a playful sparkle appeared in her eyes. “Oh my, you might believe that you are trapped and stuck in this house, but in Dahlia’s perspective, you are much
