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My Aunt. Chapter 16
Date: 10/3/2014, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 11, Source: LushStories
through the night and did everything he could, but she was so badly beaten that even he could not save her. She passed away this morning just after daybreak.” The sound of sobbing came from under the bedclothes. “Miss?” Melissa frowned. I pulled back the covers to reveal a desperately sobbing Bethany. She turned to me and buried her head in my side. I put my arm around her and held her tightly. “I couldn't leave her alone last night. She was so upset.” Melissa smiled. “No Miss Victoria. I am glad she is with you.” She waited briefly, looking at the pitiful sight of the maid, body heaving as she sobbed uncontrollably. “There is more I'm afraid Miss.” “More?” I queried. How could there possibly be more? “Yes Miss, I'm afraid so,” Melissa continued. “Lady Helen was obliged to call the Police as it seems this is murder.” “Oh my Lord!” I gasped. Murder was the last thing on my mind. “She requests that you be available to talk to them if they need you too.” she looked again at Bethany. “I think they will want to speak to her too as she found Maggie last night.” There was silence again. Broken only by the now gentle sobbing from beside me. “Would you like me to look after her, Miss?” I look down at the sorry figure lying beside me. “No, it is all right, Melissa. I think she would be happy if I take care of her.” Suddenly, Bethany stopped crying and sat up. “Oh, Mistress, no! It is moi place to look after you. Oi will go with Melissa. You have done so much for me already.” and she ...