Intertwined Destinies: A Nanny on the Farm
He was calm, he seemed concerned and willing to listen.
“I...” I hesitated. I didn't want to talk about my problems to a complete stranger, but what could I do? I had no one in the world, no home, no shoulder to lean on. I was alone. Isa couldn't help me. She was living at her aunt's house and busy with college. Maybe if I told him now, he would let me stay here for a while, until I found another place. “I ran away from home, sir. I'm running from my stepfather.”
He stayed silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and asked,