Meeting Paul

Valine concentrated on her work which involved her taking care of the plants, like cutting off dry leaves and digging, and sweeping the side of flower beds for leaves. But all the while, her mind was not on her work but on what she was about to do later. Shortly after, she gathered her cleaning materials and stepped inside the castle. She strolled towards the storage room and put back the cleaning tools on it. She immediately went to the kitchen, knowing that there was a clock there. Martin and the others were all busy cooking in the kitchen so she casually walked toward the servant's dining room and peeked at the clock. It was exactly 9. She left the kitchen after that after finding that Emily was not in the kitchen. She needs the woman to make her leave unsuspicious for some time. As she walked down the hallway, she met Emily who immediately walked towards her. "I am searching for you," Emily said, smiling. "I am too. Is Paul already here?" Valine asked, concealing the eagerness insi