Chapter 39

That morning, Nellie woke up feeling very tired. She had slept for most of the day. Earl was not in bed when she woke up, and he was not in the room either, she assumed she must have slept way more than normal. Slipping out of the bed, she peeked outside into the hall, Oliver and Scot stood outside, seemingly waiting for her. "My lady" They both chorused. "Oliver, Scot. Good morning" Nellie smiled at the two men. "Good afternoon, My Lady" Scot said, giving a curt bow as he did. "Good afternoon, My Lady," Oliver muttered. His head was bowed, a bit too deeply than normal but Nellie could see that his cheeks were flushed. "I must have slept a bit too late, how long has Earl been gone?" Nellie directed the question to Scot. "He left early this morning, My Lady. I heard he has a meeting with the tax Lords" "Did he have breakfast?" "No, My Lady. He said you can have your breakfast without him, My Lady" "Alright, I'll just have a bath. Ring for a maid, Oliver." He n