Evelyn. With a deep breath, I headed towards the well, the weight of the bucket in my hands a constant reminder of my new reality. As I approached the well, the sound of water splashing echoed through the air. Other maids were already there, drawing water and engaging in hushed conversations. I joined the line, waiting my turn, feeling the weight of their curious gazes upon me which I did my best to ignore.Finally, it was my turn. I lowered the bucket into the well, feeling the coolness of the water enveloping my hands. With each pull, the bucket grew heavier, but I persisted, determined to carry out my tasks diligently. Once the bucket was filled, I carefully lifted it out of the well, the droplets cascading down its sides.Balancing the heavy load against my hip, I made my way back to the pile of clothes, the maids' eyes following my every move. With focused determination, I immersed the first garment in the water, feeling the chill seep into my skin. As I scrubbed away the dirt an
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