Ten minutes later, Florence found herself in front of three buildings with an open area in front of them. She had not expected the servants quarters to look this way. She thought it must be a small and dusty place. But what stood in front of her eyes was anything but that.
She went looking for the apartment number Ruth had given her and found it soon. Knocking on the door, she waited while scanning the surroundings.
People here were nothing like her neighbours. Unlike her nosy neighbours, they did not even glance her way as she passed by them. These people knew how to respect others' privacy.
The door was opened by Mrs Payne, who looked utterly surprised to see Florence.
"Hello, Mrs Payne."
A smile broke on her lips anyway. "Oh dear, welcome... welcome! How are you?" She pulled her in a welcoming hug.
"I am good. How are you?"
"I am good too! Please come in." Mrs Payne said after releasing her from the hug.
