The Chosen Bride
"Let's go; I'll show you the right way to the kitchen, right where those cackling magpies are talking."
I followed him, and when we entered, both women straightened up and lowered their gaze, which worried me a little.
"The lady wants water, so you, Melissa, prepare a tray to take it to her room," he said, and the younger girl, a very pretty blonde, raised her head.
"Yes, sir."
Hearing her response, I knew she was Alessio's mistress, so I felt strange, but I didn't say anything. People tended to underestimate me, treat me like an idiot, and belittle me.