Chapter 1952

I thought Robert would bring me nothing but trouble.

That night, he bathed, and I shaved his beard, braving for a scruffy beggar.

But as his face came into view, I realized I'd misjudged. He was handsome, way better than a clean-shaven Crusoe.

Janna, a tough woman in her fifties, softened when she saw Robert's face.

He could stay, but he had to work shirtless in the fields.

I could practically hear Janna's scheming from a mile away. At her age, ogling a guy was no surprise.

Robert woke up early and slept late. He stuck by me through the rough countryside days.

was quiet and gentle. He'd feed stray animals,

flaw? He bent too

upset, he'd bow. If he thought he'd messed up, he'd

me six months to break that habit.

rooted servility lingered.

never talked about his past, and I never

time, I got used to him. He


went through thick and thin together. Most

the business to Seamar City. When I mentioned it to Robert, his expression

wondering what

about his past. He'd kept it hidden, ashamed, fearing I'd look down

knew it was spineless to live like that.

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