Arabella Vanderbilt’s eyes trembled lightly as she turned her head to look at Grandma Rodbell with some astonishment, suddenly feeling an enlightening clarity washing over her.
“What a clever child, she catches on with just a hint.”
“Although it sounds simple, it’s actually a difficult process.
But as long as you are determined, it’s just a matter of time.”
Arabella Vanderbilt nodded thoughtfully.
Afterward, the two chatted for a while, until the Old Madam showed signs of weariness.
Seeing this, Arabella Vanderbilt stood up to take her leave, but Grandma Rodbell wouldn’t let her go.
“Child, don’t leave.
Stay and have dinner with your grandma before you go.”
“This…”
“Arabella, do you have the heart to refuse Grandma?”
“…”
Arabella Vanderbilt felt somewhat helpless, unable to refuse when she saw the pitiful look in the Old Madam’s eyes.
“But, Grandma, you’re tired…”
Grandma Rodbell smiled, “I see you’re tired as well.
Why don’t you rest for a bit first?”
“This isn’t quite…” appropriate—
Before Arabella could finish speaking, Grandma Rodbell turned to a servant beside her and instructed:
“Leila, go, take Miss Vanderbilt to the room at the furthest end on the right of the second floor to rest.”
Arabella Vanderbilt: “…”
Leila: “…”
The room at the furthest end on the right, wasn’t that the Young Master’s room?
Was there such a rush?
It was almost as if they were eager to deliver Miss Vanderbilt directly into the Young Master’s bed!
No, she was mistaken!
The Old Madam was indeed intent on sending Miss Vanderbilt into the Young Master’s bed!
But the Young Master always forbade others from entering his personal sanctuary, let alone his bedroom.
Weren’t they afraid that the Young Master would come back, pick Miss Vanderbilt right off the bed, and throw her out?
How awkward would that be when that happened?
“Old Madam…”
Leila was just about to remind the Old Madam when a sharp look from the Old Madam made her change her tone.
“What I meant to say is, should Miss Vanderbilt take a bath before sleeping?
If she needs a bath, I will order someone to prepare the bathing water this instant.”
Since she was to be sent to the Young Master’s bed, they might as well wash her clean and make her smell nice before doing so!
Upon hearing this, Grandma Rodbell’s eyes lit up, and she looked at Leila with approval.
“Right, right, right!
A bath before sleep is comfortable.
Quickly, have someone prepare the water.”
“…”
In the end, Arabella Vanderbilt had no choice but to accept the overwhelming hospitality.
Besides, the mention of a bath instinctively made her reluctant to refuse.
Arabella Vanderbilt was taken to the room Grandma Rodbell had instructed.
Just then, a servant in the bathroom finished preparing the bath, exited, and, along with Leila, left the room, gently closing the door behind her.
Arabella Vanderbilt’s graceful gaze swept around the unfamiliar room.
The room was predominately white, with an occasional touch of black.
In the center of the room was an enormous double bed, its four-piece set displaying an irregular pattern of gray and white, exuding a feel of cold luxury.
A black pure wool carpet surrounded the bed.
The entire room was spotless, with bright light dispersing throughout the bedroom, simple yet opulent.
Letting out a slight breath, she walked to the bathroom door, placed her slippers at the threshold, and entered the bathroom barefoot.
Accustomed to the plain but luxurious amenities of the house, seeing the vast pure white bathtub left her with little impression.
As her bare body fully soaked in the hot water, it seemed like all the depression and fatigue were washed away in an instant.
The water flowed over her like soft satin, then warmly enveloped her body, her blood, cold no more, seemed to be gradually warming.
Comforted, she exhaled softly, leaned back against the tub, and gently closed her eyes.
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