“You’re finally here, Miss McKinnon! It’s very windy today, so Madame Brighthall can’t come. As such, she sent us in place to welcome you.”

As soon as the servant finished the sentence, the person next to her elbowed her and said, “Miss McKinnon?”

“Ah, alright.” The servant was enlightened and said smilingly, “Welcome home, Mrs. Brighthall.”

Deirdre appeared to be caught in a daze. Her breathing quickened when she heard the term of address, and she had no idea how she felt about that. It was