Cherilyn Knight's Point Of View.
Day before the birthday party :
This day turned out to be far more hectic than I had anticipated. I found myself assigned to clean the mansion alongside a few other servants, a task that felt both overwhelming and exhausting. As I moved through the grand halls, I noticed that most of the other staff kept their distance from me. They went about their tasks in silence, avoiding eye contact, and it became painfully clear that my presence made them uneasy. Perhaps it was my inherent defensive nature that kept me aloof, but whatever the reason, it only deepened my sense of isolation.
Tomorrow was the Don's birthday, and everyone seemed to be buzzing with activity. The air was thick with a mix of excitement and tension, a palpable energy that thrummed through
