Chapter 17

"Who is Amelia?" Fernandez asked again nervously and the workers were amazed at his disposition. They were afraid to speak

"Hmm-hmm" Soledad cleared her voice "Sir, Amelia is the daughter of Matilda, the new staff" she said as she pointed to the new lady who bowed her head in fear of been punished.

Fernandez turned to the lady, " You are Matilda? When were you employed? " he asked.

"Three weeks ago" she said, her voice trembling.

"And where is your daughter?" he asked her

"She is in the staff quarters" she said and curtsied but immediately turned when she heard her daughter's voice

"I'm here mama" Little Amelia said

Everyone was surprised to see her in the main building as Mr Tiguan has instructed that the staff kids should stay at the staff quarter.

Fernandez was fascinated by her beauty and innocence. He looked at her for a while and forced a smile before turning to Matilda

"How old is your daughter?" he asked her curiously

"She is five, sir" she said without raising her head