Chapter 10: Getting along

*Jane*

Seated upon my comfortable bed, I released a long, deep sigh, feeling uncertain about my next move.

The fear of touching anything and being reprimanded later on weighed heavily on me.

Should I just stay on the bed like this or what?

That elder maid or should I call her Mrs Hadassah has made it clear that there are some rules and regulations to abide by in this mansion, so I don't know whether or not I would end up making a mistake that would result in me being punished.

"Ah," I sighed again, my hands clasped behind me as I sank into the comfortable bedding, my gaze fixed on the ceiling.

As I stared upwards, thoughts of my future in this place invaded my mind.

Despite my uncertainty about what lies ahead, I couldn't shake the sense of relief that my quarters weren't akin to a dungeon or a servant's chamber.

The room assigned to me boasts every luxury and beauty imaginable. It's a considerable comfort, indeed. Hehe…

In the midst of my thoughts, a knock on the door startled me,