My maid attendant was acting suspiciously.
Annetta brightens up my morning every day with her animated chats and stories. I had always looked forward to spending time with her, but it's been three days already since she last engaged in any spirited conversation.
I sat next to Annetta on the garden bench, but she didn't even turn to look at me. Her eyes were drawn, and her chin rested on her palm, staring at the fountain, listless.
Jabbing my elbow on her side in a playful manner, I tried to get her attention and make her react. Annetta was like a limp doll. Aside from her body swaying, she remained silent.
I huffed and blocked her line of sight. 'What's wrong?'
Annetta kept staring into the distance, oblivious to my signed words. I waved my hand in front of her face, and she finally j
