It’s A Small World

Elsie patted her hand in a motherly gesture. Her voice was gentle. ‘You can unload on me. I may not be able to help much, but at least I can lend an ear.’ Her kindness brought tears to Kira’s eyes. Kira was going to miss the housekeeper when the time came for the divorce and for her to leave the villa. She held back her tears. ‘Austyn is really mad at me now.’ ‘What happened?’ ‘I mentioned Deborah.’ Elsie was confused. ‘But I thought you said Young Master told you everything about Miss Connelly.’ ‘I lied. He didn’t tell me anything. I heard about Deborah’s death from my colleagues.’ ‘What?’ Elsie’s eyes widened. Kira grasped the housekeeper’s hand. ‘What should I do?’ Elsie gave her a one-arm hug. ‘It’s okay. Don’t worry. Tell me everything.’ Kira recounted what happened upstairs. The housekeeper mulled it over. Then she said, ‘I don’t think Young Master is angry.’ ‘But he stomped out of the room…’ ‘Maybe he just doesn’t like to hear about Deborah and Liam. After all, it’s a matter of