Chapter 378: A change in the manor (3)
"What are you looking at Edwin? Oh, watching them act like children at this age," Mavis said after joining him at a window to look down at the training yard. "They are creating a mess out there."
"They are having fun. When was the last time you saw the manor so lively?" Edwin asked.
The training yard which not long had knights training left and right now had knights running around throwing snow thanks to Annalise who threw a snowball at Rafael and then at knights walking by.
"I had a few doubts initially, but she’s brought a good change to the manor. The young master is more relaxed these days and takes more breaks. I hope the manor gets more lively as the days go on. With the lady having some guests," said Edwin, hoping Annalise would make more friends to invite to the manor for parties.
Mavis thought differently from Edwin. "I still think she will bring trouble when she has to meet with some of his peers. So far it is fine because she hasn’t been introduced to the town as the lady of the manor. How long do you think it will take before a wedding? They are sleeping together."
"That is none of our concern. We only need to do our work and help them with what they need. How long are you going to pretend that you didn’t take a liking to her? I overheard you telling the maids not to speak ill of her or they will have to deal with you," Edwin said, looking away from the window to Mavis. She looked flustered like she didn’t want anyone to know about it.
Mavis avoided Edwin’s gaze and continued to watch Annalise running around in the snow with Rafael not far behind her creating balls for her to throw at knights. "She’s the lady now. It is my job to stop the maids from talking down on her. She has a lot to learn. Have you found out who the men walking around the manor are? They don’t look like they could be her family."
"I’ve heard them be called guards. It could be possible he hired guards for her, but why would he when there are plenty of knights? Their speech reminds me of Annalise’s first days here. When it is time for us to know, we will. Don’t go snooping around to ruin the peace in the manor. It’s so pleasant these days that I worry something is about to go wrong," said Edwin.
Working for the knights for as long as he did, Edwin knew that this peace was bound to be disturbed whether they liked it or not. Especially with Travis coming around now. There was also so much he had to inform Rafael about what happened during his time away. Like Connor returning to the town to see his father and making a fuss.