Chapter 1953

Her tears didn’t cease until she was inside the living room, her heart heavy with sorrow.

At that moment, Nala descended the stairs, noticing Violeta’s distressed state.

“What’s happened, Violeta? You seem so troubled,” Nala asked with genuine concern, swiftly joining Violeta on the sofa, her slippers whispering against the floor.

Dabbing at her eyes with a tissue, Violeta managed a sigh.

“Miss Diaz, you are here as a guest.

I apologize for presenting such a discomposed sight.

“Not at all, don’t think such things, Mrs.

Simmons,” Nala responded, offering Violeta a tissue with a gentle gesture.

“Mr.

Simmons and you have shown me nothing but kindness.

You’ve welcomed me as if I were family.

It pains me to see you this distressed.

Violeta found solace in Nala’s words, responding, “Miss Diaz, your kindness is truly appreciated.

Having been a guest at the Simmons’ house for some time, this was the first occasion Nala received praise from Violeta, which brought her great joy.

“May I ask what’s troubling you so deeply?” Nala inquired.

a heavy sigh,

“It’s Graham.

were injured in the past, and he’s battled rheumatism

the weather often leads to a flare-up,

Violeta contemplated Graham’s condition, the more overwhelmed

she continued, “This morning, I applied ointment to

were discolored with bruises, a stark reminder

lashes daily is

is marred

his ability to withstand this

carried a hint of compassion as she

you feel about Lucinda’s

Simmons?”

holds the reins of

to obey

her eyes, her voice respectful yet tinged with

feelings,

“Currently, Mr.

Simmons is powerless.

has no option but to

you’re genuinely concerned for him, I might know

Violeta, puzzled, inquired, “How?”

both you and

are on board, I’ll speak to my

be eager to lend a

at

Nala elaborated,

regains his authority, he’ll have the means to remove Lucinda from

have no choice but to resign from her position as

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