Chapter 68 Protection Fees

"Good evening young mistress. Welcome home" Manuel cheerfully greeted the gloomy-looking girl who is struggling to smile at him. Her lifeless smile.

"Hello, Manuel, thank you. I will just retire for the night. I'm quite tired" earlier she called to tell him she won't be eating dinner at home just like the previous days.

"Of course, young mistress. Have a good night's sleep" he politely smiles while following her with his sympathetic gaze.

"You, too, Manuel" she just softly responded while walking away.

It's been three weeks since Vasili left and as the days passed by, she could feel the void of his absence.

A week after his departure, his family went back home, and even after their previous discussion, their mother still tries to convince her to come, but she politely decline.

After they left, her monotonous life started. Everything looks dull and she can't even make herself eat dinner at home, knowing she will be alone.

Most of her meals are with Cristy and Caleb despite how guil