Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

Yitty paused, then a small smile played on her lips. "Look at you, Lucy, putting your new knowledge to use right away! But if I'm going to protect you, you'll have to make it worth my while. This job isn't easy, you know. Are you sure you want me on your side?" Lucy knew Yitty was teasing and played along. "Absolutely! Who else in Charleston could match your skills? I'll pay you whatever you ask for!"

Lucy and Yitty were giggling and joking as they strolled out of the kitchen. They did not even notice Charlotte standing a short distance away, waiting for them.

Yitty saw Charlotte first.

"Look who's here, just as we were talking about her!"

Lucy looked where Yitty was pointing and saw Charlotte in her comfy clothes, sipping hot coffee and munching on a sandwich.

She must have woken up hungry and made herself something to eat since she did not grab a bite in the kitchen earlier.

"Come on, let's not waste our time on her," Yitty said, looping her arm through Lucy's and steering her away.

However, Charlotte was not about to let them off that easily.

when Lucy had gone upstairs to see how Yitty was doing, Juliana had come and scolded Charlotte fiercely. Someone, maybe a kitchen staff member or Lucy herself, had told Juliana that Charlotte was acting too high and mighty at supper. Juliana had gone all

was fuming and looking for someone to take it out on. Since Lucy was there, she was the perfect target for Charlotte to unleash her

You think you can just leave like that? Aren't you going to explain what just happened?"

are you talking about?

could not have

Lucy need to check in with you about everything? You're

some

real princess, has

do. You can't hold her

Charlotte like a stubborn splinter she

finally calmed herself down, but Yitty's harsh words ripped open

as she gripped her cup, fighting the urge to throw it and

the matter? Can't handle a little