20: Lory Tells Hanna That She Knows Her Secret.

Chapter 20: Lory Tells Hanna That She Knows Her Secret.

Early in the morning, Hanna wakes up feeling something on her face. She opens her eyes, startled, and with her vision still blurry, she sees a silhouette in front of her, sitting on the edge of the bathtub. She thinks someone might be trying to harm her.

“Good morning, Miss Hanna,” the governess’s voice sounds like a breath of fresh air.

“Lory! What are you doing here?” Hanna asks, pulling her hands away and noticing Lory with bandages in her hands. After removing all the bandages from her face, Hanna looks at her in shock. “Oh my God…” she murmurs, trying to cover her face.

“I already knew about this; I had seen your face when I came in, and you were still asleep,” Lory explains, smiling gently.

“Why didn’t you tell anyone?” Hanna asks, confused.

“Hanna… I know it seems like everyone is against you, but I said you could consider me a friend. Besides, you must have your reasons for not wanting him to see your face. And, as expecte