"Why is that?" Debra asked.

"I've grown used to life here. If I leave, I don't know where I'll go or if I'll find work. I don't even know where I'll live," Lara replied. "Mrs. Houston, you're right. I never sought revenge because, deep down, I'm selfish. If Drake dies, I'll lose the stable life I have now. I don't dare to face the uncertainties of the future."

Debra nodded knowingly. It was hard to go from extravagance to frugality. If one had seen much of the world, they couldn't go back to being a frog in a well.

Even though Drake kept Lara by his side for his purposes, she had enjoyed luxuries that ordinary people couldn't dream of.

Despite being a maid, Lara ate gourmet meals, lived in a nice room, and witnessed the extravagant lifestyle of the upper class.

She didn't have anyone to rely on and had no good education. Leaving Drake would only make her homeless.

From the beginning, she and Drake had a mutually beneficial relationship. There was nothing to hate about it.

"It's good that you understand," Debra said.

Debra had sent Lara back to Drake's side so that Lara could realize what she truly wanted.

face an uncertain future. Some people just want stability, and Lara was one

prepare breakfast for Marion. Lara suddenly added, "By the way, happy

"Thank you."

"Uh..."

put down the utensils. "Is there something you want

you're with Mr. Houston, he must be the one you can trust with your life. I wish you happiness, and I'm sorry

the kitchen. She had wanted

treated Debra differently without realizing it. Lara could see it, and

Debra's presence had affected

would not tolerate. Then again, with Marion by her side, Debra should be

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her options

to warn Debra, who

her return.

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