Chapter 66 What Happened

In the grand Carpenter estate where Kimberly and her family worked as stewards, their days were spent in quiet servitude. They had everything they could dream of in their peasant life. They were all grateful for the little fortune Mrs. Woodwell had granted them by taking them into her home. Though Kimberly couldn’t help but yearn for connection beyond the social boundaries that divided her from the family she served. Michael, the only son of the family often visited the estate once in a while, was drawn to the simplicity and kindness that radiated from Kimberly. Their friendship blossomed quietly, like a delicate flower in the shadows. Michael would steal moments with Kimberly in the garden, their conversations filled with laughter and shared dreams. “So are you planning to spend your days working for my family?” Michael asked on day as they say on the swing. “Well, I once had plans of being an actress but as you can see life isn’t fair to me.” “I sincerely believe you can be one