After Jane and Juanita entered the house, Olivia remained by the window, her posture rigid and her breathing shallow. Her shoulders trembled, and she clenched her fists, as though she were trying to stop herself from shaking. Her face was flushed, her lips pressed into a thin, trembling line. Her eyes, glassy and red-rimmed, fixed on the empty hallway where Charles had disappeared moments ago. Taking a deep breath to regain composure, Olivia straightened her back, smoothing down the front of her silk blouse. She turned briskly toward Jane and Juanita, who were setting down the linens. “Jane,” Olivia said, her voice a mix of tension and resolve. Jane looked up, her brow furrowed. “Yes, Mrs. Sterling?” “Come to my room in five minutes,” Olivia instructed, her tone clipped but not unkind. “I need to discuss something with you.” Jane hesitated, glancing at Juanita, who offered a subtle shrug. “Of course,” Jane said, her tone cautious. Without another word, Olivia strode toward the
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