Ava felt her heart pounding and looked around desperately, rising from the table to start walking briskly as the maids' gazes followed her until she disappeared from their sight.
Ava's heart raced as she ran through the vast apartment in search of a hiding place. She didn't understand why she had to hide from Daniel's mother, but fear drove her to obey. Finally, she found a small dressing room where she could take refuge without being seen... or so she hoped.
Meanwhile, Daniel adjusted his jacket, cleared his throat, and then headed towards the door to greet his mother, wearing a serious expression.
Mrs. Daniela's voice resonated through the apartment, full of authority and demands. She didn't even bother to greet or do anything of the sort; she simply rushed in.
"Daniel, why did you t
