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TWENTY FIVE

Author: Eimi Doli
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-09-22 23:55:05

The smell of garlic rice and bacon lingered in the air as I stepped into the dining area. Luciana was at the table, arranging plates with quiet focus. She didn’t even notice me until I spoke.

“You don’t need to do that,” I said.

She turned, startled, then smiled faintly. “Good morning. I woke up early, so I thought… I should cook breakfast.”

I sat down, my eyes sweeping over the dishes. “Should I do what Mom said yesterday? Hire a maid?”

Her expression froze, shocked. “A maid?”

“Yes,” I said evenly. “You don’t have to cook, clean, or tire yourself. Especially in your condition.”

But she shook her head quickly. “It’s not necessary. I’m not used to doing nothing the whole day. If I don’t keep myself busy, I’ll get restless. Cooking and cleaning—it helps pass the time.”

I leaned back, studying her. She was serious. She wasn’t saying it for show.

“Luciana,” I said quietly, “having someone here isn’t safe. You know that, right? If we let a maid in, she’ll see too much. And if she notices s
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