Forgiveness
"I'm sorry."
When O'Brien had taken her aside, this was the last thing Anna had expected. Her face betrayed her shock as her eyes widened and brows shot up.
"I don't know what to say," Anna answered honestly.
"Mr Bates and I aren't pals. Far from it. But I wouldn't wish this on him, or you," the Lady's Maid shifted uncomfortably. "And when they had me testify..."
"S'alright," Anna sighed. "John forgives you. And Mrs Hughes. And His Lordship. He's asked me to do the same."
A pause passed between them.
Anna glanced off to the side. "I'm still working on it."
A/N: AFK again for a bit ):