My secret lover
The lively voice of Bradley’s housekeeper echoed through the hall.
She seemed genuinely surprised, but she clearly recognized me from previous encounters. Her eyes sparkled, perhaps out of loyalty or just respect for my name.
"Duart, right?" I greeted her, extending my hand in a friendly manner. “Can I come in? I need to talk to Bradley, maybe because I’m returning to the series.” The lie slid off my lips with the smoothness of someone who’s told many before. My smile, however, kept its façade.
"Oh, that’s great news!" Duart exclaimed, without the slightest suspicion of my true intentions. She stepped aside, inviting me in with a welcoming gesture. “I’m looking forward to your return. Mr. Hu