~ Five - Season V ~

“I returned to my quarters after that.

“I just created an excuse towards my fellow servant. And I kept my lips sealed about that matter. Nobody in this castle - not even the duchess - knew what I knew,” the servant ended the story.

Eyes wide opened, I stared at the floor. My mind froze but my heart raced. My hatred towards Benjamin burned more than what it was before.

‘I knew it! I was right! Everything was a trap!’ I thought to myself.

I tried everything that I got to convince my family that Benjamin was the true suspect. I argued with them, even went against the manners and conduct that they taught me. But they never believed me. We had to have numerous debates. James even had to risk his very life, just to obtain this confirmation that we needed.

As my world swirled out of control, James’ hand held onto my shoulder. Slowly, he pulled me away from the servant. James sat in front of me and said to the servant, “Thank you for telling us the truth. I am certain that by doing this, you