Hiram Collins—the Montague family's head butler—couldn't hide his shock and panic when he saw Estelle returning home, supported by Wade. Reflexively, he gasped and reached for Estelle's arm, taking over the responsibility of holding her up from Wade.
Hiram's eyes quickly scanned Estelle. He took in her pale face and trembling body, and worry immediately clouded his thoughts. "What's happened to you, miss?"
"Nothing, Hiram," Estelle replied, taking a deep breath. She tried to steady her breathing as cold sweat trickled down her temples, reminding her how alarming her condition must appear to Hiram. "I'm just feeling a bit unwell. There's nothing to worry about."
Hiram frowned slightly, seemingly unconvinced by Estelle's words. He turned his attention to Wade instead. "Sir Wade?"
"She's
