All Chapters of The Alpha's Ex-Con Human Nanny : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Mercedes’ POV I stared at the single rose which was lying at the foot of my door. I looked around but there was no one in the hallway and I picked up the rose as well as the handwritten note beside it.‘I’m sorry,” the note simply read and a small smile graced my lips as I had a faint idea who it was from.“That's a pretty rose,” Penelope announced once I stepped into the room and I handed it over to her.“It is,” I agreed.“I want one as well,” she pouted and I chuckled.“We have a garden full of roses,” Carter announced.“Is that right? Well we should go get Penelope some roses then.” I said and the little children gripped me on either side of my hands as they led me towards the garden.“Well, what do we have here?” Ethan approached us and my cheeks immediately heated in embarrassment as I recalled everything I told him before I walked out last night.“We are going to show Miss Mercedes the garden.” Penelope announced and Ethan's eyes strayed to the rose in her hand.“I see you got

Mercedes POV I groaned as I stretched and slowly peered my eyes open. The early morning rays of light streamed through my window and I shielded my eyes.My eyes focused on the glass of juice which had been brought up to me in confusion. Why would Mr. Ford offer me juice just out of the blue? My thoughts had been all over the place as I stared at the cup on my desk all night until I fell asleep.I picked the cup up and made my way over to the kitchen.I couldn't help but notice that the mansion was usually quiet and seemed empty, a large contrast from his busy it usually was by this time of the day.“You didn't drink your juice?” A voice called out behind me and I turned to the maid who had delivered it to me last night.“No, I totally forgot.” I muttered as I tipped the cup over and the juice ran down the sink. “What?” I asked when I noticed the woman was staring at me with wide eyes but she didn't reply. What was her deal?“Were you awake last night?” She inquired after a moment and

Mercedes' POV “Make sure the meeting doesn't last for more than an hour, I don't need them wasting my time.” I heard Bradley's voice and my heart immediately picked up.I rushed as subtly as I could without being obvious and stepped into the kitchen.I ignored all the questioning glances I was receiving from the cooks and listened carefully until Mr. Ford's voice faded away.When I was sure he was out of sight I carefully stepped out of the kitchen, checking both sides to ensure the coast was clear.An ironic smile graced my lips as this was what I had been reduced to. Running away from Mr. Ford as I couldn't bear to face him after all his angry words.He had every right to be mad at me but his harsh words still stung.“Hiding from someone?” A voice called out from behind me and I jumped.“Ethan you scared me,” I muttered as I turned to him.“I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.” He shrugged as an amused smile was playing on his lips.“By chance is it Bradley you are hiding from?” He inqu

Mercedes' POV I sighed loudly as I caressed the pink roses which were littered around the garden. Ethan was right, this place was peaceful and on an ordinary day I knew I would be able to clear my thoughts but right now I had a lot on my mind.A small part of me urged me to leave, to run away from Mr. Ford and never look back but I just couldn't. I couldn't leave Penelope and Carter like that, I loved them too much which was a wonder compared to how little time I had spent here.“Mercedes?” A voice called out to me and I turned to Ethan who was staring at me wearily.“Ethan, good morning.” I offered him a small smile before I turned back to the flowers.“You've been staring at that rose for quite sometime,” he commented as he drew nearer to me.“It's pretty,” I shrugged.“I don't think you've ever woken up this early,” Ethan pointed out and I let out a sigh.“I wanted to feel the early morning sun on my skin.” I replied and from the corner of my eyes, I noticed Ethan scratched the ba

Mercedes' POV My head was banging the second I stirred awake.I growled as I sat up and cradled my head between my hands.“I'm never drinking again,” I promised out loud but even now, I knew those words were a lie. I couldn't count just how many times I had said similar words in the last few months.I realized I was still in my gown from the night before and a small frown graced my lips as I tried to recall how I had made it to bed last night.A gasp left my lips as I recalled my encounter with Mr. Ford and I cringed in embarrassment. I wished the floor would simply open and swallow me alive rather than make me face him today.“How could I have been so stupid?” I cried out loud as I wondered what I would do.A knock startled me out of my thoughts and my heart dropped as I hoped it wasn't Mr. Ford.I groggily rose from the bed and made my way to the door where a maid was waiting with a bowl of soup and an aspirin.“I was sent to give you this,” she informed me and I carefully took the