Emily was shocked to see who the woman was. It was none other than her old friend, a fellow servant from the Montgomery household. But she had changed, looking older, her clothes worn and simple.
"Emily!" Olivia exclaimed, equally shocked. She looked nervous and pulled her daughter closer, as if to shield her from Emily's gaze.
Emily studied her friend. It seemed she had married and had a child.
"Is she your daughter?" Emily asked, a little awkwardly. She longed to embrace her friend, to make up for the five years since Olivia had suddenly disappeared from the Montgomery house.
Olivia nodded without daring to look at Emily. She was clearly on edge.
"Who is she, Mom?" the child asked, peeking out from behind Olivia.
Emily looked down at the girl, leaned in, and smiled.
"Hello. I'm an
