Chapter 26: We’re Leaving

“That’s the least of my worries.” He raised his hand to ruffle her hair, then thought twice about it. Before he could ring the bell, the double doors swung open a bit dramatically, may she added, and a formal-looking, probably English, butler stood on the other side with a blank expression on his face. “Young Master! We were expecting you.” He did a slight bow and invited them in.  “May I take your coats?”  She shrugged off her and handed it to him, then watched as he removed Toby’s. Okay, maybe she was supposed to wait for him to remove her. Oh well. What’s done is done. “The old master and mistress are waiting for you in the tea room.” Tea room?! She managed to hide her surprise and planted a small smile on her face. Action time, she said in her mind. Toby rested his hand on his pants pocket and led her to their tea room. It was very elegant. Actually, she was grateful Toby warned her earlier to dress professionally. There was a beautiful complex golden chandelier in the middle of th