At this moment, she just wanted to be alone for a while.
Mrs. Noelle nodded and smiled faintly, "Alright, I'll go get ready."
With that, she glanced at Emily Walker before turning and leaving the room.
After Mrs. Noelle left, Emily somewhat listlessly laid down on the bed.
...
Twenty minutes passed, and Mrs. Noelle, waiting downstairs for Emily to come down, had no choice but to bring the food upstairs.
This time, Mrs. Noelle didn't knock, but simply pushed the door open.
Approaching the bed, she called out softly, "Lady?"
Her voice was gentle, as if worried Emily was asleep, yet afraid to disturb her.
"Lady?" After calling twice without a response from the child on the bed, Mrs. Noelle was sure she was asleep, put down the food, and carefully pulled up a thin quilt for her.
She then took the food and left the room.
Only after the room door closed again did Emily slowly open her eyes.
