"But ma'am, he doesn't love you". Kara said, cautiously.
"I can't leave, Kara. I'm stuck here. I'm trapped".
"Why ma'am?"
"Don't you think you're beginning to pry too much?"
"I'm sorry ma'am. I'll- I'll take my leave now". Kara said, and left immediately.
Hilda laid on her bed, and sobbed, before drifting off to sleep.
The next morning…
Hilda woke up to see Jacqueline sitting on her bed.
"Finally! I've been waiting for you to wake up". She said, smiling at her.
"Jacqueline? Wha- what are you doing here?" Hilda asked, still sleepy-eyed.
"I came to see you".
"I thought you were banned from coming here. Please, leave. If Alexander sees you, he-"
"Relax. He's not here. He went to work".
"How do you know that?"
"I have my ways. Now get up".
"Hold
