The hall was silent when I made my way to my father's territory, but somehow, I felt I was under surveillance. I usually have this feeling that someone in the shadows is keeping an eye on me.
When I finally got to the large door, I stood without knocking, and it opened up by the Butler who invited me in. It's a quiet day in the fort. After what has happened to Mary, I can tell everyone is keeping their distance in order not to annoy me further.
My father was on the bed with my stepmother. Partly naked but I didn't watch too much to know what more than that. Slowly, I looked away, walking towards the desk at his study, where I stood silently.
" Malva, you are here, " I heard my father say, and I heard him getting up from the bed. " I also wanted to have a word with you. That I am impr
