Vol 2. Chapter 51
In truth, Abraham never believed she was an ordinary maid.
After all, if she were, she wouldn’t have been the first to climb into the carriage when Ray and Linna boarded.
She wore a maid’s uniform, but her gestures, tone, and basic demeanor didn’t resemble someone accustomed to serving others.
Still, she wasn’t someone who would stay long, and he had no reason to pry, so he left it alone.
Unlike the scruffy appearance she'd had last night in her maid’s attire, she was now freshly washed and wearing a neat dress provided by the marquessate.
She really did look less like a maid and more like a young lady from some noble family who had stopped by the estate for a short visit.
With a slow, gentle tone, she greeted him politely.
“Ray and Linna are still asleep. I had something I wished to tell you privately, Marquess, so I asked the butler and waited here.”
Given how plainly she said “Ray and Linna,” it was clear she had no intention of pretending she was just a maid.
She must’ve had business with him.
But she must have not wanted to disturb his personal time right after waking, so she chose to wait outside the office.
The butler behind her gave a sheepish smile.