Bitter Awakening

Valerie's POV

"She's still breathing," A maid confirmed, kneeling over Tessa's unconscious body. "— we need to take her to the hospital ASAP."

A guard helped her in lifting Tessa and I watched them leave, worry etched on my face. "What happened to Tessa?" I asked the maids that remained.

"Miss Tessa fell down the stairs," came her reply.

Considering the height of the stairs and the weight of the c