At the break of dawn, when the world was still draped in darkness and silence, I made my preparations. After taking a bath, I dressed in my maid uniform, giving myself one last look in the mirror before heading to the door.
Knowing that Zinnia had attended an event hosted by Duke and Duchess Barnabas the previous evening, I anticipated that she might still be fast asleep. In that case, it would be my duty to serve her breakfast in bed.
I walked to the kitchen, retrieved a tray, and carefully arranged a salad, egg sandwiches, and a freshly brewed cup of tea for Zinnia. There was no need to rush; it was early in the morning, and I assumed she'd still be peacefully asleep, probably dreaming of food.
With the tray in hand, I proceeded towards her room, moving slowly. I expected to find her comfortably snuggled in bed.
