Chapter 74
Author: Michaelangelo
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Everyone slowly turned to look at the voice that had spoken, especially Leonard, they were shocked. Leonard strained his eyes to look at the young lady who had intentionally diverted his attention. With all the attention on her she felt unease especially with Emily glaring at her.

Amid the uncertainty that hung in the air, unsure of what to do as their eyes remained on her, she was uncomfortable. Taking her eyes off the young cook slash cleaner, Emily warmed up to Leonard and looked at him before she led him out of the house, hand in hand. The door closed behind them, muffling the sounds of the household staff within. Jack, left momentarily on the sidelines, watched them go, torn between curiosity and a sense of duty.

“Should I follow them? Something's might go wrong or just to be an extra hand,” Jack Peterson looking towards the open door.

“No, give them some space for now. We need to understand what's happening here first. We need to know why Leonard is like that first but for someo
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