The True Heir

The Staffs Grief

Roland stood at the front of the Lafayette Mansion, his heart heavy with grief.

It had been a few weeks since his father's passing, and he knew that he needed to speak to the staff about the loss.

The staff had been with the Lafayette family for generations, and they had all known Roland since he was a boy.

They were more than employees - they were family. And Roland knew that he needed to share his grief with them.

As he stood there, Roland looked out at the sea of familiar faces.

The staff wore their best clothes, dressed in black to honor the memory of Roland's father.

Tears streamed down their faces, and Roland could feel their grief as if it were his own.

"Dear friends," Roland began, his voice shaking with emotion.

"I know that you are all grieving the loss of my father, as am I. He was a great man, and his loss is felt deeply by all of us."

The staff nodded in agreement, their faces filled with sadness.

"I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication and ser