Chapter Thirteen

Rylee

The previous weeks were lonely and sad. Manolo had travelled and I had no one to talk to. The newly employed staff acted out differently and I could find solace in Alice. She would tell me stories about her family and the decades she’s been working for the king's family. I heard stories about Mr King and the trials he went through to buy the company and how he turned out different when his wife died. He had been silently praying for Mr Leo to get better. She confirmed he’s been adjusting ever since I showed up at the house. I had been a comfort to Mr Leo and also a nightmare. I missed Manolo. Our relationship was a flip switch but I missed his presence. Mr Leo had no time for me as he often had business meetings at home and I was forced to stay in my room. I picked a new hobby and visited Lucas and my siblings regularly.

Shopping became an addiction and I had Lucas sell off the clothes I had bought. It fetched me enough money to enrol in my online baking schools. Katy and Rudy