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CHAPTER 016: She Judged Him Wrong

Penulis: Diana Matthew
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-07 20:49:11

(RAELYNN'S POINT OF VIEW)

It's been two weeks since Daphne and I started working at the Montgomery mansion and we rarely run into each other since the estate is so large; I could count the number of times I have gotten lost trying to find my way.

Daphne and I collided in the hallway. I notice the determined look on her face before it falls às she smiles at me and the bags under her eyes. “Hey, aren't you sleeping well?” I reach out to touch her face but she moves away, I slowly retreats my hand.

“I'm fine, I've been helping out more in the kitchen and it's exhausting, it messes with my sleeping hours.”

I nod in understanding and open my mouth to speak but get intruded on.

“Hey, you two, what are you doing standing there when you should be working?

Daphne and I turn, apologies already on our tongues as we face the third daughter of Mrs Llia but she holds her hand up, silencing us. She has a tray with a jug of lemon water and a glass.

“Nevermind, I don't even care. You?” She points at m
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