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บททั้งหมดของ Nanny Bil-aries: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

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CHAPTER 31

X POVWhen we got home, Leo quickly ran upstairs, his quiet retreat a sure sign of emotional distress. I started to follow him, but Maya dropped a hand on mine to halt my movement.“He needs a safe period for self-regulation,” Maya spoke softly, her tone professional despite the charged atmosphere.I nodded and turned to her. She looked drained. Those emerald eyes that were always sharp and focused had dulled. She moved toward the massive window overlooking my courtyard. The moonlight illuminated her, bathing her in a silver glow that highlighted the tension in her jaw. Like a man drawn to a critical point on a map, I moved toward her.Maya gave a slight shake of her head. “I don’t think I can maintain operational effectiveness under the harsh glare of your family’s systemic disapproval. It compromises my position with Leo.”I stood behind her, close enough to feel the heat radiating from her skin.“When I initiate physical contact with you, do you feel an aversion, Maya?” I muttered
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CHAPTER 32

"I think I'm just going to ride this wave and see where the trajectory leads." I shrugged.Lilly reached for her coffee. “That’s a pretty high-risk strategy.“Well, what has been the situation at the firm regarding operations?”“Jonas Greer has escalated his harassment from private media viewing to direct, non-consensual visual contact with me and other female staff members to satisfy his needs.”“Oh my God,” I said, covering my mouth. “That is unacceptable psychological violation.”“You mean someone staring at my professional attire to achieve self-gratification?” Lilly said, deadpan.“Is there a way I can be even more repulsed by the legal field?” I sighed as I shook my head. “You cannot maintain employment there.”“I have no choice. My specialized experience doesn't transfer as seamlessly as your combat medic skills.”“You can still initiate a transfer request.“To where?”“Another regional office; you can request a transfer.Lilly picked up her coffee and took a sip. I studied her
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CHAPTER 33

I refused to look up this time, keeping my eyes on the plate of half-eaten pasta. “Whatever the relationship status is between me and Xender.”“Oh. That’s his operational designation?”“Yes. He has a son, Leo, who is eight. Leo is dealing with trauma-induced selective mutism and anxiety. I am his crisis manager.” I informed them.“That’s. important work,” Mom said, sounding slightly overwhelmed, as if I had presented her with a complex field report she was trying to reconcile. I sensed she was trying to find the ethical stability in the dark data I had just thrust upon her.“How is the boy?” Dad asked, his voice a little gruff, perhaps already sensing the vulnerability beneath my professional tone.“He's showing measurable improvement.”I wanted to tell Mom that Leo’s silent suffering reminded me of the psychological toll on my brother after his injury, but I suppressed it. I didn’t want to compromise their mood with the memory of their son’s prolonged medical crisis, the source of my
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CHAPTER 34

(MAYA'S POV)I didn't think it was possible to maintain this level of happiness, but I was experiencing sustained emotional elevation. Maintaining residency at the Zang Estate was the primary cause. Leo was an absolute functional success story. Plus, Xender and I had collaboratively refined the protocols to help him cope with his anxiety. Xender had even gone all out, purchasing specialized texts for us to review together.Leo didn't object to my continuous presence. Xender must have communicated the structural arrangement to him. I only needed to provide assurance that my deployment was long-term.Today, Leo was showing signs of energy depletion, so I initiated a break from the cognitive lessons. He was currently in a secure nap state, and I was on standby. Xender and I had established a highly effective nightly routine. He returned home at a predictable time for dinner, and I assisted Amanda with the meal preparation. We all shared the meal, and then Xender and I both initiated Leo’
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CHAPTER 35

MAYA'S POV“This is actually a highly deceptive tactical gown, but it's aesthetically superior,” she told me as she directed me on how to wear it.I finally managed to slide the gown over my head and shimmy into it. Beth let out a low gasp."This is the critical asset." She told me as she looked at my reflection in the large mirror hoisted against the wall of the large bathroom. "This is the designated garment."I barely recognized the image staring back at me in the reflection. The black silky gown wrapped around the neck, crisscrossed about my breast, exposed a strategic section of my midriff but fell in gorgeous waves to the floor. It complemented my pale skin beautifully, and though daring, the dress kept much of the chest modest.“I like the pick,” I whispered to Beth, who was still eyeing up the garment.Beth gave a hard nod. “I strongly endorse this look.”“Thank you,” I said to her, smiling at her through the mirror.She said quite frankly that it was a pleasure to provide the
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CHAPTER 36

"Xender and I are not in a formal relationship," I told the woman, who looked slightly confused. "I, um…” I said as I began to look around as if I needed extraction. Why did I offer that self-incriminating data?The woman was still looking at me, her gaze both curious and assessing."I am Leo's crisis manager and specialized care provider. Xender and I have only established a close working relationship.The woman, still clearly confused by my intricately woven explanation, shook her head. “That is not the visual data I am receiving.”“What is your observation?” I asked, suddenly needing her external assessment.“I observe the way he focuses on you. And as I said, since Elena died, Xender stopped going to these important occasions with a specified partner.”“Elena?” I asked.Was Elena his late wife?"You do not know Elena?" The woman asked with a disapproving frown.I shook my head no.The woman shook her head with feigned pity. “Well, I believe I will defer that specific disclosure to
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CHAPTER 37

Xender got up and headed for the mini wine bar.“Would you like a stimulant?”I nodded. Both of us would be needing an assistant for this transfer of information.Xender's POVI poured two ounces of scotch into a glass and offered one to Maya, who shot me a look of gratitude. Casually, I moved toward the window. I felt emotionally exposed from the memories that surged through me. There was a direct, tactical reason that I had always kept a tight lock on the memories of Elena. Now that those memories had bubbled to the surface, I was fighting these feelings of deep sadness and failure.“Elena became pregnant in no time, and I was overjoyed the day I got the confirmation. We had few material possessions, but we were happy. We built a small nursery for Leo in our living room. Elena went through the natural birthing process without any complications. But one day, she came back with catastrophic news from one of her follow-up check-ups.I looked out into my courtyard, my intake of air deep
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CHAPTER 38

MAYA'S POVThe next morning Leo and I prepared the high-protein nutrient packs before our specialized session kicked in. We did this every now and then. Partly because Amanda wasn't young anymore, and it wasn't operationally fair to always task her with continuous low-priority preparation.“I find these nutrient packs satisfactory,” Leo said as I continued to stabilize the burner on the stove. Leo was calm and regulated this morning. Yet Xender still insisted on liaising with the family specialist. Dr. Zederico Langley should arrive by mid-morning.“I also find them satisfactory.”We were both in our functional casual wear. I had managed to secure my hair and achieve a presentable state."If I could establish an exclusive diet, I'd be consuming these packs every day for the rest of my life.“I voiced similar sentiments when I was young, praising field rations.” I laughed. “Now, I keep a functional distance from them.”“I do not think that these packs could ever cause aversion.“We wil
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CHAPTER 39

“I did what I felt was best for Leo, and for that deception, I am sorry. I can see now how this information adds up in your mind, Maya. Do not begin leaving. Let us process this information.”You never acted out of real interest. You only wanted to use my skill set and then start getting rid of me once your goal was accomplished. For you, I'm a means to an end.I tried to hold it in, but the hot tears stung my eyes until I blinked. And then they came. I ran into the guest room and locked the lock behind me. I started packing. I tossed all my clothes into the duffel, ignoring fold procedure altogether.Xender knocked on the door, but I did not respond. I tossed all my personal belongings into the bag and zipped it up. Two hours later, I dragged it behind me down the hallway toward the main exit.By the time I reached the threshold, I was feeling a twinge of guilt that I was initiating departure without a final check-in with Leo. Distress, too, that I had allowed him to be affected by t
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CHAPTER 40

(MAYA'S POV)"You have to start nutritional intake," Lilly said to me with concern. "It has been far too long.""I do not believe my stomach will retain anything," I replied to Lilly.The actions of Xender had not only caused psychological trauma but also physical illness. I had been experiencing emesis every morning, while experiencing dizziness throughout the day. Lilly was so concerned that she relocated some of her personal effects to stay with me. She had been my major contact for support through the ordeal. She had even gone to the extent of holding my hands and saying soothing words.It had been two weeks since Xender’s brutal betrayal was confirmed. I still refused to answer any of his attempts to communicate with me. I was physically unable to do so. I still directed his calls straight to the unmonitored system. Even Lilly had attempted to compel me to respond and failed. The truth was, despite my justifiable anger and resentment toward him, I still registered a significant d
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