Elizabeth

The days went by, and a new routine began to take hold in the mansion.

As John had explained to her, a maintenance crew came to the house twice a week. In fact, it was a veritable battalion of professionals who took over every room with almost military efficiency. Divided into groups of two or three, they spread out throughout the residence, even employing climbers to reach the immense glass panels that made up the facade.

They worked quickly and discreetly; only the supervisor exchan