When Evan looked baffled, the maid entertained,
"We are mostly victims of war. But some of us have been born handicapped or face domestic violence. Your grace has saved us and protected us. And here, he has provided us with a new life.
In the palace, most of the servants are like us. But we assure you that your grace would find better maids for you." Evan felt the desperation in the voice of the girl at the same time she realized how the maids were protecting the duke, his image at least.
But Damien does not need protection. Not from her… he was her savior too. He had… she closed her eyes at her folly.
"I never knew your grace is a savior until he saved me." there was a helpless smile on her face, "at least that makes me one of you." the eyes of the maid widened.
