Chapter 91

Heidi would cook and sit with Nicole for breakfast in the morning. She shared everything she had bought that she thought would suit Nicole. Just before bed, Nicole would also find a warm glass of milk waiting by her bedside. She was long accustomed to caring for herself and never being seen as important. But over the past two days, she felt something shift in her heart. It was as if a glacier long frozen over was beginning to melt under the sun's gentle warmth. Nicole wasn't that fragile, nor did she want Heidi to tiptoe around her with such caution. So, by the third morning, Nicole woke up early. She wanted to let Heidi rest, so she went to the kitchen to make herself breakfast. The household staff found themselves unable to step in. They simply watched her quietly from a distance as she busied herself in the kitchen. Lena Smith, one of the household staff, sighed softly. "Mrs. Boyd and Ms. Boyd are so thoughtful toward each other. Just watching them warms my heart. But at this