Laurel turned to look at the voice to see a handsome young man standing in the hallway, gazing at them in surprise. He had blond hair and light gray eyes. He was about as tall as Basil and handsome, but she felt he fell short of Adolph’s attractiveness. He didn't look aristocratic, but he exuded a very charming aura. Laurel thought he might be vaguely familiar, but she couldn’t be sure about that.
The maids who were holding Laurel stammered and seemed overcome with embarrassment. Laurel pulled free of them and went to Sarah, kneeling beside her as she sniffled pitifully.
“Are you okay?”
Sarah trembled, holding her face with glossy eyes.
“I’m fine.”
Tina stood up, regaining her haughty expression, “And who are you to interfere?”
The man flushed, “How rude—”
Delia suddenly jumped be
