Special Privileges

~VALERIE~

"Miss Adler is here to see you," Greta announces, poking her head into the kitchen where I'm washing the breakfast dishes.

I dry my hands quickly on my apron. Beatrice visiting the mansion is unusual—she normally just texts me to meet somewhere. Behind me, I hear Rita scoff.

"Of course she is," Rita mutters. "The maid with special privileges."

I ignore her comment, but my cheeks burn. Si