BuzzNovelThe yellow light glowed, engines revved to life, and as soon as the traffic signal turned green, the two of them
shot forward on their bikes.
Just as Max had said, the Tate family’s gates were wide open. They slipped inside without a hitch, but instead of
heading straight for the main house, they looped around toward the staff quarters.
“It’s the middle of the night-when you said we were coming to the Tates, you nearly gavea heart attack,”
Stella muttered,
“I figured you knew what was up when you just replied, ‘Ten minutes,” Alessia shot back.
Stella grinned, rubbing her nose. “I live for speed. Pretty loyal, huh? Admit it.”
She nudged Alessia with her elbow, and Alessia immediately nudged her back. They shared an unspoken
understanding, a silent laugh passing between them.
“But seriously, why aren’t we heading to the house? What are we doing out here?”
They circled to the front entrance, where Butler Dawson was already waiting for
them.
Alessia gave Stella a small nod. Stella got the message and zipped her lips, miming it with her fingers.
“Miss Morton,” Butler Dawson greeted, bowing his head slightly.
“Butler Dawson, would you show us the way?” Alessia replied, skipping the pleasantries.
He nodded and led them into the staff quarters. Stella's curiosity was obvious, but she didn’t ask; she simply
stuck close to Alessia’s side.
They followed Butler Dawson down the corridor, stopping at the very end.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Mae Lewis is inside,” he said quietly.
“Thank you.” Alessia’s words were barely out before Butler Dawson bowed and retreated.
“I'll wait for you out here,” Stella said, shrugging and pointing toward the hallway
comer,
Once Stella had gone, Alessia knocked on the door. There were a few soft sounds from within, then the door
creaked open.
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“Miss...?" Mae blinked as if she doubted her own eyes. “Miss Morton?”
“Mae. It's been a while.”
“What brings you here, especially so late?” Mae stepped aside, and Alessia finally noticed the cast on her hand.
“I heard you were hurt and wanted to check in. May | cin?”
“Of course, of course! Sorry the room's a bit small, and | haven't had a chance to tidy up with this hand, so
please don’t mind the mess.”
She moved aside, inviting Alessia in.
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Whenever Alessia turned up her nose at dinner, Mae would work her magic to whip up simple comfort food that
always hit the spot-a talent that explained why the estate's official chefs seemed to cand go so quickly.
Why bother with a fancy chef when Mae could handle it better?
“Mae, I'm not the Tate family’s little princess anymore. If you don’t mind, just callLessie,” Alessia said softly,
taking a sip of water. She smiled, gentle and warm under the lamplight.
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Mae's face was a jumble of nervousness and real affection. “You were always such a good, considerate child.
Anyone would have loved you. | just did what anyone in my position should have done.”
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