"Not even the lady of the house is allowed to enter the study freely," the maid said.

Madelyn thought, 'As long as the paintings are safe. Some are mementos from Mom.'

Quickly heading downstairs, she found the master bedroom on the second floor empty. However, in Zach's room, she discovered her treasured paintings, all protected under white cloth. Emotions surged as she touched them. She picked them up, wanting to move them back to her room, but as she tried to leave, one of the maids blocked