rd any footsteps, she started in fear, thinking it was Leo's wife come t

was large enough for many people to live in it and still not come in regular contact with one another. But she had seen Leo and despite trying so hard to see if his manner towards her had change

er displeasure at having them in the house. Not that she had received any guarantee from Leo himself that she was welcome to stay, but she had seen enough of his kindness and good sense to know that he wouldn't

her personally. He was as happy and solicitous as usual and played and laughed with the baby for so long that Mara was beginning to

herself and prepared to meet the inevitab

o were to move to a more conducive environment. This place usually... um... I mean, it gets cro

knew. But in fact, her heart

apparent agreement. "I have already seen to the arrangements, so all you have to do is um..

elf to not break down in tears. Ha! She would not be thrown out after all. Even though she knew that the idea to move her to a new place was c

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ad driven them there. That was the first time Mara had a view of the compound and its occupan

her. She never thought so many people could work in one compound. Her father was the richest man she had ever known, but he seemed like

he couldn't dare imagine herself to be his... his... Christ, she couldn't even think of the word. He was already married, even though he was cle

people around, Leo himself got her and the baby into the passenger side before getting into the driver side an

jected, and he was making it again, to the chagrin of his boss. Just what rich guy would personally drive a homeless girl when he had so many people availa

a maid for her, but Mara begged him not to do it. He had already done so much for her - a total stranger. If he did too much more, his wife could find ou

ded anything else, she should simply call him. Mara was grateful beyond words, but she could only thank him with words. She wishe

she felt the need to do something when Leo got old enough for pre-school. Mara seized the opportunity immediately. She was so glad to be of use. That was how she ended up working