"Dear Helena, are you going out to study?"
The voice of Catherine, the lady of the house, rang out, causing the person who was walking with her head down, about to leave the large building, to stop.
"Uh... yes..."
She walked over to the owner of the voice and replied politely.
Catherine looked at the daughter of her housekeeper, Aunt Lucy, with affection.
Helena was a lovely, well-mannered, diligent, and very studious child.
"Then go with Uncle Alex, so you don't have to take the bus."
"Uh... I'd rather go by myself."
She lowered her head to avoid Catherine's gentle gaze. Her heart was heavy with guilt. She knew how kind Catherine was, but if she knew that she was biting the hand that fed her, that gentle gaze would surely disappear.
"I know you're considerate, dear Helena, but yo
