Mary’s POV
The day after my argument with Marcus, and days that followed Ella being gone was long, it was not normal not seeing or talking to her, especially since it is because of her i came here in the first place. But I have a lot to do! Ella gave me work to do, and I must make sure I don't fail.
Eleanor had finally stopped crying now. I didn’t know whether to be grateful or worried. She moved quietly around the manor now, clutching the little stuffed fox Ella had sewn for her, that's if she wasn't stuck in her room and refused to eat.
It was strange to see her so still and not crying. A maid told her that maybe if she behaved, if she was kind and patient, Ella might come back. I had heard the maid say it, and though I knew it was wrong, I hadn’t corrected her. For the first time in
