Chapter 15 Foe or Friend?

As Kimberly was about to enter the study with a steward, she met a woman face to face. Kimberly recognized this woman. She was the daughter-in-law of the main house, named Charity. Charity was as invisible as Kimberly herself. The oy exception was that she attended most of the main events. That was probably due to the fact that she was already married into the family. But Kimberly knew in her heart that Charity's family background was different. Nobody wanted to deal with her, not because they didn’t want to trouble themselves, but because they genuinely despised her. “Why are you still up by this hour of the night? Are you taking the steward to the study to prepare for cleaning?” “Yes I am.” “You’re really diligent. Even if someone comes to clean it tomorrow, no one will be able to mutter anything. After all, it’s William, and no one is willing to offend the potential heir of the family.” Charity’s face carried a gentle and kind smile and somehow Kimberly smiled back, thinking