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.

stray

He bent too

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

to break that habit. The bowing stopped, but his

rooted servility lingered.

never talked about his past, and I

time, I got used to him. He


together. Most

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

wondering what was troubling

past. He'd kept it hidden,

live like that. To high society, he was just a loyal

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