Chapter 38

As I slowly regained consciousness, soreness radiated throughout my body, and my head throbbed with a dull ache. Thoughts of the passionate night with Shraf flooded my mind, leaving me feeling kinda weary.

Blinking against the brightness of the room, I glanced around, trying to make sense of my surroundings. My heart skipped a beat as I realized I wasn’t alone. A middle-aged woman stood at the doorway, her expression gentle and caring.

“Ma’am, I was your new housemaid, Magdalena,” she said, her voice warm and comforting. “Your husband had hired me to take care of you.”

I furrowed my brows in confusion. Nobody else lived in our villa except for Shraf and me. What was he up to?

“Hi, Magdalena,” I greeted her cautiously, unsure of what to make of the situation.

“He said you were ill and needed special care for some days,” she explained kindly, her smile reassuring.

Glancing at the clock, she continued, “It seemed that it was time for your medicine, Madam. Would you mind taking a hot show