Chapter 19

Mary Redferne

I stepped into the master bathroom, my eyes widening at the sight of the extravagant bathtub before me. With a smile of anticipation, I reached for the container of lavender bath salts perched on the edge of the marble countertop, as I wondered who Joseph employed to make sure all the things I could possibly need were here.

As I unscrewed the lid, the calming scent of lavender enveloped my senses, filling the room with its delicate fragrance. I took a deep breath, savoring the familiar aroma that never failed to bring me comfort. Lavender had always been my go-to remedy for stress and exhaustion, and today was no exception.

With practiced ease, I poured a generous amount of the fragrant salts into the relaxing warm water, watching as they dissolved immediately. The bathtub began to fill with a cloud of bubbles, making me jump a little in excitement.

As I lowered myself into the tub, the warm water embraced me, cocooning me. I sighed with contentment, feeling the cares of