Night of Eden · 15. September 2024
Chapter 11 *** Rosaline couldn't help but panic. "...Where do you think we should start...what do you think we should redo?” "Everything." Theodore glanced at Dana and added. "Except the dress." That was a relief to Rosaline. Stifling a sigh that threatened to burst from her chest, she turned back to the maids. "You heard the man, take it all off." The maids pounced on Dana again. Hats, earrings, necklaces, brooches... many things that had been hanging heavily were gone. And as he had...
Night of Eden · 10. September 2024
Chapter 10 *** "Ah, there you are." Someone walked out from inside. The pin cushion on her wrist was enough for Dana to recognize the person at a glance. It was unmistakably Rosaline. Behind her stood three uniformed auxiliary maids, and further back were dozens of dresses and hats, as well as trinkets, jewelry, and fans. She could have sworn the entire wardrobe room had been moved. "Is this her?" "Yes." Rosaline looked Dana up and down. "Let's get you undressed first. I don't want to waste a...
Night of Eden · 03. September 2024
Chapter 9 *** It was Monday, the start of a new week. "Now, when I call your names, you will come forward and check your assignments! First up, Heidi Thompson." Starting with Heidi, the maids were called one by one. Every Monday, the junior maids gathered in the hall to check in on their assigned areas for the week. "Next, Dana Bodan." Dana stood before the head maid with her neck and back erect. "During the week, you are in charge of the parlor and laundry room. You will clean the fireplace,...
Night of Eden · 01. September 2024
Chapter 8 **** For the next few days, Dana hid in the outbuilding that housed the maids' quarters. She wouldn't even look toward the main building, ducking for cover at the mere sight of a man's shadow. Thank goodness this week's assignment was only a small chance of running into the Masters. Please don't let anything happen......... Dana desperately hoped that the events at the pond would fade from her memory completely. And on the third day, God answered her prayers. When she went to the...
Night of Eden · 29. August 2024
Chapter 7 **** "So what you're saying is that I should have left Marcus alone, let him bully and harass someone who didn't do anything wrong?" "I don't know if he's at fault or not." The voice wasn't sarcastic or condescending, but it was soft and strangely touching, and it stirred Edwin. "......I'm disappointed, Theodore." The young men looked at each other in surprise. It was definitely Theodore. Not Teddy. Calling him by his real name, not a nickname, meant that Edwin was really displeased...
Night of Eden · 26. August 2024
Chapter 6 **** "Teddy?" "Yes, one of the master’s friends." "Hmm." Lou scratched her head. "Well, I'm not sure who he is. I've seen some of their faces, but I don't know their names. I'm just a maid, just like you, except I'm the head maid." Lou wrinkled her nose. "Besides, I've been in the kitchen most of this time. I haven't been anywhere near the guests." Dana nodded silently. "But... Why?" "Oh... Nothing, just...." The coyness seemed to make Lou more worried. "Did something happen with...
Night of Eden · 24. August 2024
Chapter 5 **** Under a dazzling chandelier, there was one person who immediately caught her eye. Why? Was it because he was the only one wearing a cream-colored jacket instead of black? Or was it the chilling coldness of his eyes? The shadow from her nightmare was still staring at her intently, sending a chill down her spine. At the same time, a very strange realization struck her. ‘He...hates...me.’ Her heart clenched tightly in her chest. "Come in." Edwin's voice was soft as spring. Dana...
Night of Eden · 24. August 2024
Chapter 4 **** "Come on!" Edwin shouted in frustration. Dana gasped and took his hand. "Pull yourself up." He didn't give her a chance to respond, but pushed forward through the current. Dana relaxed her muscles and leaned into him. "This way." A moment later, they reached the shore. Edwin gasped for air as he stood on the rocky ledge, and Dana lay on her stomach, coughing and heaving. "Are you okay, Edwin?" "You could have been in trouble!" The men rushed over. They looked at Edwin and Dana...
Night of Eden · 24. August 2024
Chapter 3 **** "Huh?" Dana's eyes widened as someone spotted her. The gazes of the men emerging from the bushes turned to her at once. "Edwin, isn’t she your family's maid?" The first thing Dana did was duck her head quickly. She could see at least five pairs of shoes through the grass. They had just finished polo practice, and they were all wearing riding boots. ......she wondered if one of them was named Teddy? Oddly enough, that was what bothered Dana the most. "That's right." Edwin...
Night of Eden · 24. August 2024
Chapter 2 **** "What on earth were you doing to hurt yourself like this?" Lou, the head maid, clicked her tongue and uncapped the vial. A pungent herbal scent stung Dana's nose. "It'll sting a little." Lou began to apply the medicine to the wound. The thick ointment bubbled white against her skin. Dana had to bite her lips tightly. "Good girl." Lou laughed and applied the bandage. The head-splitting pain subsided by the time the knot was tied. "You can't just leave the wound alone. You'll get...