Chapter 76: Maria Is Angry

Maria smiled in the mirror at her maid's reflection. "I had a good sleep. Thank you for asking, Sophie." The maid's hands froze. She stared at the young lady in surprise. Maria was equally confused. "What is it, Sophie?" "Y-you never said that to me, Miss." A chuckle left those rosy lips. "I just want to appreciate you. I have never told you how much of a family you are to me." Sophie wrapped her arms around Maria's shoulders. "That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me, Miss. Thank you." Smiling like a mother, she straightened and resumed brushing those luscious red locks into a bun. "I can never tie a bun like you do, Sophie. Please teach me so I can put it up in school. It is very comfortable." Maria turned her cheek left to right and then left to check the finished look. The maid beamed back. "Sure." Sophie thought, "The young lady has definitely changed quite a bit. She is paying more attention to her surroundings. Perhaps, go