I make my way to Ma’am Sophia’s office feeling blissful. She sent for me and I can’t help but wonder what she wants to tell me, but whatever it is, I know it’s good news.

I have grown very fond of her these past weeks and I love her dearly. I’m going to miss her when I leave for Goodland.

There’s one thing that baffles me about her, she never talks about her family, neither does she go to visit them. Other servants have days off within the week when they are ...