When Emma Hart awoke, Damien Sterling was already gone from her side.
Venturing out of her room, she happened upon Mrs. Harris carrying a tray with milk upstairs.
"Miss Emma, you're up? The master has arranged for a doctor to check on you shortly."
Another check-up? It seemed like any minor incident prompted Damien Sterling to call for a medical examination.
"I'm perfectly fine."
Mrs. Harris simply pursed her lips and looked down, knowing well that such matters were beyond her control.
Emma said no more on the subject.
"Where is he?"
Mrs. Harris gestured towards the staircase.
Emma approached and saw a man marking something on a calendar, eventually circling a date and presenting it to Damien Sterling.
Turning around, Emma inquired, "What's this about?"
