occasionally appeared during the day to bring me food. Other times, a younger maid would come to her place, but she s

prehensive. I knew that as soon as I got better, Gregory would wa

t very strange. Since that night, when he caugh

et into a car and leave, rushing. Occasionally, Gregory returned at dawn or only the next day. That man's life w

my peace was n

om. I immediately went on the defensive, unable to look him in the eyes again. No

lunch," he said. His voice startled

days without saying a single word to me, and suddenl

s eyes. I regretted it almost immediately. "I'd prefer lu

nt voice and icy stare reached me. "Dress in somethin

y room, he left. I was left with only the lingering scent of his cologne in my n

were as arrogant and cruel as he was, I was doomed. I let out a small huff as Samantha placed a casual white d

aid with a broad smile. She se

u have no idea how I'm feeling inside. I'm scared, Samantha. They threw me into th

my shoulders and shook them as if trying to inject some enthusi

espair, placing my hands o

cried every night, missing her and mourning the tragic way she died. On the other hand, I fe

ng worse than li

the answ

rn shortly after, her eyes wide. She g

regory's grandpar

ises, and when she was finally satisfied that I was ready, she

forced a polite smile when I stopped in front of the two elders. The woman had white hair a

." I stared at his mustache moving along with his lips, ba

on the man standing before me remained. It was as if he could see right through to my soul.

s. He stepped closer and, in an unexpected gesture, grabbed my h

of his touch tha

and look at the old man standing before me. He regarded me with a demeaning star

. That old man had just

entire life. "She's skinny, pale, and has bruises on her face. Tell m

when I looked at him and saw his desperation, I actually f

he northern region. Unfortunately, I'm an orphan. My father

e on me, as if he couldn't b

that wretched old man, "and I'm skinny and weak because Gregory saved me from the mistre

ed in his provocations. "It proves I'm right-that

clung to Gregory's arm with affection. "I've never found t

and possibly punish me for such boldness, but I had taken control of the game and decided to use the

spent a few minutes analyzing the situ

g the expensive suit he wore. "The inheritance will only be given to Greg

t-gran

as truly