Chapter 52

• Aria's POV
• The soft murmur of voices drifted through the kitchen door as I passed by, catching my attention. I paused, leaning in closer to listen, curiosity tugging at me. It had been days since the confrontation with Lady Giselle, and since then, I had tried to keep my head down, avoiding any more conflict.
• “She’s unbearable,” one of the maids whispered, her voice filled with contempt. “I don’t know how much longer we can stand that woman!"