Arthur watched Laura leave to return to her duty with an absent look in his eyes.
He wanted to reassure himself that Matilda wouldn't be at the mansion for very long.
But considering that she had hastily brought her daughter to join her in the mansion, he doubted that would be the case.
It was more likely that he would no longer be the butler of the mansion before she would leave.
Even before getting Master Davian's approval to be here, she had already begun to act like the mistress of the house.
He needed to watch his steps now more than ever.
Arthur continued on to his room, needing to just sit in the quiet darkness of his room for an hour or two to prepare himself for the future.
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On the other side of the mansion, Matilda was making her way to her daughter's room to share the good news.
"You can wake up now, Savannah." She walked right over to her daughter's bed.
