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Irooie were easy to talk to, offering up information about the house and the staff The two of them lived in a small house just off the side of the main driveway Jeanette had a small flat above their apartments

"Where will poor Chadwick live?" I winked athere as well?"

"Just clear out the barn" Chadwick laughed

"No, no There is a small house behind the manor home A very short walk and it has plenty of roos in there And Becca has a room attached to this house in the back It is completely self-sufficient but closer for security reasons"

"Though if you’d prefer the barn, I could clear out a stall" Margie winked at Chadwick

"I think I’ll be glad of the house" Chadwick shook his head "Looks like your hed when Margie and Stanley exchanged a confused look "It’s a long story"

"How have you found Lilaria so far?" Margie cut a piece of the cake and put it on a plate for ine you haven’t had a chance to seeforward to things settling down" I took a bite of the cake "I’ my father here I think he’ll enjoy the area"

"When you have had ties you’d like to ie smiled "There are a lot of excellent local artisans"

"I can’t iht now The house is beautiful" I finished up the cake and stretched "I do want to see more of the town and the area"

"I’d be happy to take you around," Stanley offered "I iine that you’ll only have a few days before the locals start ht, and thank you--that would be nice" I picked up ie tsked at ie, I’m happy to clean up behind myself"

"No, ma’aine, we finally have a Rousseau back in the house This is a wonderful day"

"It must feel weird You’ve been here your whole lives and I just show up and it’s et that out in the open "I hope there won’t be any hard feelings I’ to need your help"