3 Drastic Change (1/2)

Lucy was dumbfounded. Her miss was sweetly smiling at her. Something that she stopped doing years ago. Lucy grew up serving the young lady of House Amaranth. She was used to her mean, haughty ways. She knew that despite that, the miss was kind and generous. Lady Chalice would not have saved them if she was evil. It was only because of the people who corrupted her mind that she became that way.

Lucy hated those people who made her miss like that. But it was not in her place as a servant to interfere. She was painfully well aware of the etiquette expected of a master and of a servant. Her job was to serve and support her. She regretted not interfering though. If she had maybe her precious miss would not have nearly died.

But now, she saw that kind, sweet smile again.The smile that saved her from the abyss, from the hopelessness that enveloped her and Luke's lives. If it were not for the chance of new life that smile gave to them, they'd have already been on their way to ruin. Lucy could not help but tear up.

”Oh my, Lucy why are you crying? I am truly fine now. There's no more need to worry, alright.”

Lucy reined in her tears and composed herself. Her miss was worrying about her. It was a sin for a servant to add to her master's burdens.

”It is nothing, my lady. I am just glad that you are alright now. It is truly a blessing.”

She heard Chalice chuckle. Lucy saw her taking her hands. Her eyes widened in shock.

”Now, now. I've made my cute Lucy cry. How unbecoming of me.”

”My lady, I, I-I'm...Pardon my lady, my relief overwhelmed me. I'm sorry for acting out of turn.”

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Chalice sighed loudly. How could she have been blinded by those white lotuses. It was this sweet girl all along who truly treated her good. Gratitude welled up in her heart.

”Lucy, you are not at fault alright? I could not thank you enough for all the things that you did for me. I'm glad I have you by my side.”

Chalice smiled at the girl who was struggling so hard to keep her composure.

”My lady, I am only doing my duty. You are my savior. This is not enough for me to repay what you have done for us siblings.”

Chalice did not reply to that. She could not. Especially when she saw the firm gaze of the girl. She just smiled at her instead.

”By the way, where are my parents?”

Lucy cleared her throat and replied.

”The duke and duchess are at the study, my lady. Would you like me to call for them?”

”There's no need, Lucy. I'll go to them instead. Could help me get dressed please? I can't really move my shoulders.”

Lucy replied in agreement and helped her prepare.

”No. I do not like that Lucy. Could you please look for something simpler and easier to move in?”