After taking her medication, Madam Yates grew drowsy. A servant helped her back to her room, and Sophia took the opportunity to head upstairs as well.

Seeing Sophia ascend the staircase, a maid smiled warmly and quickly informed her, “Young Madam, we’ve already prepared your nightgown. It’s in the dressing room.”

Sophia nodded in acknowledgement before proceeding to the bedroom.

Inside, Samuel had already finished his shower. He reclined against ...