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.

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

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

can just leave like that? Aren't you going to

baffled. "What are you talking about? I don't know

could not

to check in with you about everything? You're kidding, Right? Go finish

get some sleep! Tomorrow

the real princess,

do. You can't hold her

word 'real' stung Charlotte like a

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

shook as she gripped her cup, fighting the

unease and sneered. "What's the matter? Can't handle a