Chapter 55

Raya’s POV

The past week had gone smoothly without a hitch. So far so good I had had no problems with the little lady Matilda. I somewhat pitied the child. She was surrounded with plenty but was desirous for attention.

Her parents translated loving her into buying her pretty dolls and expensive clothes but the girl only wanted their love. It was why she was troublesome and plaid pranks on her governess to draw her parents’ attention. But instead of dealing with the problem they blamed the governess and hired a new one.

On my first day with Matilda she refused to show up at the piano room meant for our lessons. On the second day she did the same thing and again on the third. I had not been expecting her on the fourth day so I had decided to explore the mansion a little to check for possible places Lord Christopher used for his secret meetings.

I was in the library browsing some books when I heard a little voice behind me that said, “you won’t get your