*”What does she mean by getting ready for tonight's work?... Was she deaf and could not hear what we've been saying to her”* Lucy's stomach twisted at the command, the weight of it pressing down on her. She had barely regained consciousness, her body still weak, and now Isabella expected her to go back to work as if nothing had happened? *”How could she?”* Lucy wagged her head to get the thoughts off her mindIsabella’s gaze shifted to Katherine, who had been standing silently by Lucy’s side. “Katherine,” she said sharply, “are you done with your job?”Katherine hesitated only for a moment before tilting her head slightly, a gesture that signaled her answer. No, she wasn’t done, and at that instant Isabella’s impatience became palpable.“Then what are you still doing here?” Isabella snapped, her voice cold. “Get back to your post. Now.”Katherine’s response was immediate. She nodded quickly, her movements sharp with urgency, and without another word, she turned and left the room. The
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