Chapter 21 - Pride and honor

"Madame, let me show you around the mansion," Steward Ben respectfully and amicably told Anika some time after Leon left.

Anika had let Adelaide play back in her room with Nanny, while Steward Ben took her to tour around the place.

"Um, just, just call me Anika," She shyly told the old butler.

Steward Ben looked at the bashful woman and sighed inside. He could tell the young woman was kind and innocent, and his paternal heart can't help but soften for her. He also knows her past circumstances, so he decided he needed to take care of this soft-hearted woman more.

"Alright, Anika dear, let me take you around," Steward Ben said still respectfully, but much warmer and closer.

Anika sighed and smiled. She was more comfortable if people treat her comfortably as well. She was still new to all of this and being treated as someone high up makes her flustered. Plus, she likes her name. She finally has a name and she wanted to be called with it more often.

She nodded to the elder steward and fol