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The Sleepless Night of the Maid CH 4

Author:Hong Se Ra Category:urban Update time:2022-12-24 23:49:52

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Chapter 4

Translator: Eonnicorn / Editor: Vy

5 years later.

“You have to swallow it, nanny.

And drink lots of water.” Eva held out a glass of warm water after helping Cecil sit and giving her the medicine.

Cecil had been sick for several days.

It was clear that her body was getting weak.

At first, she thought it was merely a slight cold, but it didnt show any signs of recovery.

She asked the baronetess to take Cecil to a large hospital, but she refused to do so, saying that she didnt have enough money.

“Thanks to my lady–cough–Ill get better tomorrow.

You dont have to worry about me–cough cough–so you can stop visiting me, my lady.”

Although Cecil was coughing nonstop, she was more concerned about Eva.

She helped her nanny back onto the bed and covered her with a blanket.

Cecil closed her eyes, grasping Evas hand tightly.

Her frail figure was buried in Evas heart and it pierced it.

Its been five years since they came to the baronets house.

As Eva grew up, Cecil grew older.

Back when they were still living in Bale Castle, Cecil never had a single drop of water on her fingertips[1].

It must have been hard for such a person to do exhausting housework at the same time as educating Eva and Pamela.

Her heart was aching, terrified that it seemed like it was her fault Cecil fell ill.

She kept convincing herself that it was just a cold and that she would get better soon, but at this rate, Cecil might really be gone.

“Eva! Where are you, Eva”

She heard the voice of the baronetess looking for her from afar.

Eva immediately stood up and left the room, afraid that Cecil might hear it.

As she went downstairs, she saw the baronetess screaming at the top of her lungs at her maid.

She was probably asking about Evas whereabouts. ‘Why does she have such a temper in the morning again I finished cleaning the parlor this morning, I also ironed out the dresses and undergarments she threw at me. Eva stood in front of the baronetess after she braced herself.

“Were you looking for me, madam”

“So you arent working at all and wandered off to God knows where.

This is your doing, right”

A dress tossed by the baronetess fell roughly at Evas feet.

Not understanding why, Eva looked closely at the dress and saw a huge burnt hole.

It seemed like a mark from ironing.

However, Eva still couldnt fathom why it involved her.

“I didnt do that, madam.”

“Stop lying.

Everyone said they saw you ironing this morning.”

“I did, but it wasnt my doing.”

‘This is driving me crazy and its so absurd. This dress belongs to Pamela, which she hung in Pamelas room after ironing it, more or less intact.

If anything, the culprit would be the person who ironed it afterward, not her.

“I give you food and clothes for free and now youre lying”

“Im not lying.”

“You really…”

Smack!

A loud sound emanated at the same time that Evas face turned sideways.

The baronetess couldnt contain her anger any longer and shed slapped Eva.

‘I see, shes been drinking.

There was a faint smell of alcohol reeking out from the baronetess.

Only then did Eva realize that she was just a target for venting anger.

Baronet Biti, who played around with women despite their financial crisis, Todd, a son who was addicted to gambling and denuded their wealth, Pamela, a beautiful, unmarried, and profligate daughter.

All of the stress from them drove the baronetess to the edge and made her indulge in alcohol.

It was unfair, but Eva felt relieved.

Because her nanny didnt have to see this.

This was the third time.

The first time Eva got hit, Cecil stepped in and had an argument with the furious baronetess.

The baronetess, who couldnt win their argument, demanded that Cecil leave the house right away.

Ultimately, Cecil apologized as she didnt want that happening.

Only after that did the baronetess turn back to her room, curses still on her tongue.

That day when she saw her nanny crying, more upset than herself, Eva steeled her heart.

She wouldnt talk about anything that would hurt her nanny again and be caught like this.

“Mom, what are you doing”

Pamela, who had just come in from outside, found the scene and barged in.

“Stay out of this, Pam.”

“Did you hit Eva again Mom, whats wrong”

“Just be quiet if you dont know.

She burned your dress.”

“Still, you shouldnt hit her, thats horrible.

Come with me, Eva.”

Pamela dragged Eva outside, leaving the angry baronetess behind.

There were shouts and curses from her, but neither of them looked back.

“I really dont know why shes like that.

Ill talk to her later.

Im so sorry, Eva.”

“Its all right, Pam.”

Eva smiled bitterly, placing her hand on her reddened cheek.

The area where she got slapped was swollen and still burning on her face.

However, what wounded her pride and humiliated her was more painful than the pain itself.

Pamelas solace was also not very helpful.

She always did as she liked, and the only time she was willing to help was when it benefited her or there was an interior motive.

“Anyway, Eva, can you look over there”

Pamela took Eva by the shoulder and turned her around as if she had forgotten what had happened.

“Look what–” Her suspicious eyes from before were wide open with shock after turning around.

“That…” Pamela pointed her fingers to the top of the Bale Castle that had always been visible even from afar.

Unlike any other day, today was different.

A flag fluttered on Bale Castle, which had been empty for years.

Even if the emblem wasnt palpable, she immediately recognized its shape.

The crest of the roaring red lion.

It belonged to Evas family, Count Massies.

“The new owner of the castle has come.

Hes called Lord Holland, not to mention hes from a fine lineage and is very rich.”

“…”

The new owner of Bale Castle.

Her heart began to beat erratically the moment she heard that.

All this time, she had been curious about the new owner.

Why did he appear after a few years and set up another family crest

“Whats even more amazing is that Lord Holland is close with the Crown Prince.

So you see… I need a companion, would you like to accompany me”

Pamelas whispers were like a dangerous temptation.

It felt like she became a child who was in big trouble for being too hungry and touching someone elses food, even though she knew she shouldnt do it.

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Note(s):

[1] idiom: 손에 물 한 방울 안 묻히고 살다 (lit.

Live without a drop of water on the hands) meanssomeone who doesnt do any housework and lives comfortably.

Another note: Im so terribly very sorry I mistranslatedcastle formansion.

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