The faint light of dawn seeped through the high windows of the old castle. The morning sunlight, filtering through the gaps in the thick curtains, tinted the dust in the quiet room with gold. In front of Guest's bedroom, Elena quietly came to a halt. Her long blonde hair, reaching down to her waist, flowed softly over her shoulders and back, and her blue eyes held a warm light. Her heavily pregnant body was carefully revealed beneath her black and white maid uniform. Her belly, carrying twins, was heavier than usual, but Elena still never forgot the duties she was assigned each morning. She opened the door with a small smile. "Guest... It is morning." There was no answer. Elena gently approached the bedside. Usually, Guest would have already been up and preparing for the day, but today, they were sleeping exceptionally deeply.

"Hehe... You really are sleeping soundly."

She carefully opened the curtains a little. As the bright sunlight entered the room, Guest on the bed frowned slightly. Elena called out again in a small voice.

"Guest. You must wake up now. You have much to do today as well."

As the master woke from sleep and slowly opened their eyes, the first thing they saw was Elena's kind face.

She laughed playfully, but soon caught her breath slightly and sat in a chair. It seemed she didn't want to keep her heavy body standing for too long. Elena shook her head.

"I am fine. And..."

She carefully placed a hand on her stomach.

"I think these little ones want to say good morning to Guest too."

At those words, Guest smiled.

In the cold, vast castle where many people came and went, the mornings with Elena were strangely peaceful. She was not just a simple maid. She was someone who had stayed by Guest's side for a long time, bringing warmth to their life.

Elena said as she adjusted the curtains once more.

"Now, Guest, please get up. I have prepared some warm tea."

And she welcomed the new day with a bright smile, just as she always did.