It was quite large-in fact, very spacious compared to my room in my old hous

. Given that I was now a lawful wife, sho

om is on the third floor," t

e room, where several sets of maid uniforms were neatly arranged

mind. Without a word, I immediately stepped ou

mn it, why am I taking the stairs when there's an elevator? I grumbled to myself w

metal box. My legs were already

amuel's room? I should have asked first, instead of just heading out. With hesitant yet determined steps, I tried opening one

hich was dominated by dark gray. The room was enormous-even the bed looked big

t stiff when the bat

single thread in sight; only his lower half was covered by a white towel. I was transfixe

n my room?!" Samuel s

. I couldn't let him see that I was

ight? Do you want me to help you get dressed?" I offered as I ste

n't like strangers ente

room? Have you forgotten? I'm your wife. We're supposed to slee

ou have any fear? Everyon

re human, aren't you? Why would I

ill you right now!" he threatened in

calmly, though deep down I was cursing my own words. How could I have said something like

of here

just tryin

e my patience and order my

chill run through my veins. I'd rather b

immediately turned around and walked away as fast as I could before Samuel actually carried out his

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earlier, I hadn't had a moment to pack anything. Just a small bag containing m

dy perfectly, as if it had been

r. As soon as I opened it, the bodyguard who'd pick

it?" I as

u carry out your duties imme

Considering that my offer of help had just been flatly rejected, i

e guard said again. I could o

rd. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing b

ck up all the fallen leaves in this cou

up all these leaves? This place is huge, Sir! Especially now that i

punishment for being insolent earlier," the guard

een grass. "Why does my life have to be like this? I have a family that's

chose to lie down under the shadiest tree. I en

rely slept the night before because I'd been busy searching for information about my my

cing chill swept through my entire body. I jolted awake

n front of me holding an empty bucket. My anger was about to ex

joying sleeping h

air. I glared at him angrily because h

our punishment for falling asleep on the job. Now get to w

ve to do it?

ant in this house! A ser

n who was my husband, even though my clothes were st

. You're just a servant!" h

faces were only a few centimeters apart. The stro

t in bed? I'm ready, you know!" I teased in a b

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