Barbara quickly shook her head. "No!"

Everyone looked at her. "Why not?" Louis pursed his lips.

Barbara grimaced. "My mother seems to need some time alone. She won't like it if someone disturbs her peace."

A second later, she glanced at the servant. "Nora, can you take dinner to my mother's room? If she doesn't answer or even refuses, just leave the trolley in front of her bedroom door."

Nora shuddered in horror. It was as if she had just received a deadly mission. Nevertheless, she still ...