CHAPTER 58

CRYSTAL'S POV

In less than twenty minutes, I was ready. I put on something simple and light. It was summertime, after all, and it was probably hot outside.

I needed to bask in the sunlight for a little tan, so wearing a light fabric was the suitable option. I pulled up my long dark brown hair into a ponytail. The embroidered dress was a little below my knee, and I put on a pair of brown sandals to match my chestnut-coloured dress.

After one last satisfactory nod, as I assessed my reflection in the mirror at the dresser, I stepped out of the room quietly, locking the door behind me.

I should get to the servant's quarters... Emily should be there. Or what does she usually do at this time?

I peered at my hand-held wristwatch. The time read 12:10 pm. Wow, it was still quite early.

I suddenly remembered when Emily mentioned that, in the early hours of the day, she was stationed in the laundry room.

I was already making my way towards the servant's quarters when I halted and turned arou