CHAPTER- 6

Author POV:

It had been a week since the incident that had left both Ace and Iris unsettled, each grappling with their emotions in different ways.

For Iris, life at the mansion continued much as it always had, but with a deliberate and painful shift. She had become even more diligent in her duties, channeling all her energy into her work as a maid.

Iris moved through the mansion like a ghost, her presence barely noticeable as she meticulously cleaned every corner, polished every surface, and sometimes even prepared meals with the same quiet efficiency that defined her.

It was as if she had become one with the background, blending into the very walls of the grand house.

She adhered strictly to her duties, keeping her head down and avoiding unnecessary interactions.

Conversations with the other staff members were few and far between, and no one seemed to pay much attention to her, except for Melinda.

Melinda had a soft spot for Iris. She would occasionally offer a kind word, a gentle