“Where is Aniya?” Marwick asked Greta the next morning. “Sir, when I woke up, she had already left.” Greta told him, “How is Ms. River? I think I should go to her room. She must be awake and might need my help.” Greta bowed her head a little and was about to turn away when Marwick’s voice stopped her. “Ms. River is not in her room. Last night, she slept in my room.” Greta kept her eyes focused on the floor, “She is still sleeping.” Greta nodded and attempted to speak, “I… I want to share something with you, sir. I don’t know if you would like me to as I am just your servant and …” “Come on, Greta. What is it?” “I …” Greta hesitated. “Speak up, Greta.” Marwick wanted to go back to River. He didn’t want her to wake up alone in bed. “Just a little before dawn, I woke up and came out of my room to fetch some water I saw…” “Yes?” “I saw Ms. Aniya … she was coming out of your room,” Greta started fumbling with her fingers in nervousness, “I just wanted to let you know so that… I m
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