CHAPTER 90 (2)- Do You Think I Do Not Know of Your Ill Intentions?

The news of the Duchess of Efreni's return came with a request for her presence, so Petronilla departed for the Efreni estate without delay. Petronilla was dressed in a black dress fitting for the occasion, and knocked on the door of the Efreni home. As usual, the butler welcomed her first.

"Lady Petronilla, it has been a long time."

"Yes. It has been a long time, Butler."

"The Duchess is waiting. Please come on in..."

Petronilla stepped forward, and carefully asked the butler. "When did the Duchess arrive?"

"It has not been long, my Lady."

"Is her current state alright..." Immediately after speaking the words, Petronilla reflected on her statement. There was no way that the Duchess could be alright. Her only son had passed on, so how could she?

However, the butler replied calmly, showing no sign of change in his disposition. "She does not seem to be alright."

"Indeed… she would not be."

"If my Lady provides a source of strength to the Duchess, I could not be happier."