Over the next few months, Hazel Elsdon, the woman calling herself Aniela Delacroix, settled into the estate more easily than anyone expected.She quickly learned the household routines and grew familiar with the mansion, no longer pausing at unfamiliar sounds or corridors. The staff began treating her less like a guest and more like someone who belonged, even if no one said it outright.Ruth stayed close, as she always had. She corrected her quietly when needed and reminded her when to speak, and just as often, when not to. It was never harsh, but it was constant.Finn observed from a distance. He remained polite and professional, careful not to intrude. Still, his attention followed her whenever she passed through the older wings of the house, as though he were trying to understand something he had not yet named.Dominic visited several times under the pretext of checking her adjustment. He never stayed long, but he always left with the same impression:
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