Severing Our Relationship

Only then did Cassandra feel at ease, returning to rest.

At that moment, she was merely waiting for the news of Queenie’s death to arrive by tomorrow morning.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she didn’t sleep all night. The next day, as morning broke, an unusual tranquility settled over the house.

After Cassandra had gotten up, she still hadn’t seen Queenie, which left her feeling puzzled.

“Is my mother still not awake?” she asked the housekeeper.

The housekeeper’s words sent a chill down her spine. “Mdm. Queenie has