Rose was startled by a knock during breakfast. She had been engrossed with the chessboard, trying to replay the moves from last night. She was so focused that the sudden knock made her jerk in fright.
She quickly rushed to her feet and walked to the door, pulling it open. It was indeed her breakfast, but this time, instead of Edna and Lily like the last time Edna had appeared, she was with a different maid. Someone Rose thought looked familiar, though she didn't recall the maid bringing her meals before.
"Edna," she called in a whisper, and the maid winked at her, a hint of a smile on her lips.
Rose quickly stepped out of the way to let them both in, and as soon as the other maid dropped the tray, she looked ready to leave. Rose still stood by the door with it wide open and closed it as the maid exited, leaving her alone with Edna.
