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2024-10-29 19:42:56She turned while furiously wracking her brain for a plausible excuse, to find the maid from earlier standing in the doorway and watching her suspiciously.
“Christ! You startled me. What am I doing? I’m not doing anything. I’m only tucking Mr. James into bed. He said he is feeling very tired and sleepy. Oh, and he asked me to get something to give to Carol from his room. I don’t know where his room is and I don't want to have to wake him up. Can you please point me in the right direction?”
“Sure, I can.” The maid replied. The wary look was still on her face and it was only when Charlotte moved away from the side of the bed and the woman could see the uneven rise and fall of Mr. James' chest that she relaxed a little.
“Alright. Come along. I’ll show you his room.” She said, waiting for Charlotte to move past her and then locking the door firmly behind her.
Charlotte followed the woman, her heart beating really fast. If only this woman was not following
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