307. So Strange

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Lucas headed to the guest room, his mind racing with thoughts.

Luckily, he had some extra clothes there.

He'd heard her cry. He wasn't imagining things. What the hell was wrong with her?

After changing into his pyjamas, he neither lay down nor wallowed in those thoughts. Lucas left the building and strode to the servants' quarters.

He banged on Mira's door and her scream sounded from the inside.

“Ahhh! Who's it!? Is it a robber!?”

“Come out!” Lucas shouted.

“Young Master!” She gasped. A shuffling sound came then her footsteps skittered to the door.

Mira flung the door open, staring at him with fear in her eyes. “H-How may I help you, Young Master? Is Madam alright?”

“What did you do to Heidi?”

“M-Me?” She pointed to herself, her body shaking. “I- I didn't do anything, Young Master. N-Not that I can remember.”

“Well, why is she in a bad mood?”

“Young Master, did Madam say I did anything wrong? Please forgive me, I swear it won't repeat itself. Please let me keep my job!” She fell