Chapter 20

Not knowing how to respond, Genevieve merely hummed in acknowledgment, lowered her head, and resumed eating. Steven was indeed efficient. Approximately twenty minutes after he made the call, a refined lawyer in a suit arrived at the mansion. Armand passed the contract to Genevieve.

“Take a look and let me know if there’s anything you want to change.” Genevieve took the contract and went through the content once, only to find all her requests inside without a flaw.

a pen and was about to sign at the bottom of the last page, she paused for a

the lawyer left, Armand glanced at his watch. “Did you take your household registry?” “All my important things are with Maria. She’s the housekeeper who took care of

Genevieve said

the outdoor parking lot, Armand’s phone rang. After glancing at his phone, he answered with a frown, “What’s the matter?” Armand’s face fell as the person on the other end said something inaudible to Genevieve. Following that, he hung up the phone. “Steven, escort Genevieve to take her household registry. I’m going out

worries aside. Maria lived out of town, and it took approximately twenty minutes for them to reach her house. Genevieve went upstairs, leaving Steven waiting for her downstairs. Before she could knock on the door, she heard a clang, followed by Maria’s yelp of pain from the inside. “Maria?” Genevieve’s heart sank. She banged on the door and yelled, “Are you all right?” When there was no response, her heart sank deeper. Maria watched her grow up. She only had Maria left ever since Winifred had also passed away. Genevieve fished out her phone and was about to call Steven to come upstairs when the door suddenly swung open, revealing Maria’s face. “Ms. Rachford, why are you here?” “I’ve come over to retrieve something.” Before Genevieve could heave a relief sigh at the sight of Maria, she noticed her bending her back with an abnormal expression on her face. “Maria, what happened to your back?” Maria forced a chuckle. “I’m fine. I fell and sprained my back just now.” “You’re sweating all over your forehead, and you’re telling me you’re fine? Quick, let’s go to the hospital.” Knowing how fragile Maria’s body was at her age, Genevieve quickly supported her and led her to the elevator. “Why are we going to the hospital? There’s no need for the trouble.” Just as Maria wanted to reject her, an unbearable pain surged from her back, causing her to cry out in pain once again. Seeing that, Genevieve grew more anxious. Once they reached downstairs, Genevieve helped Maria into the back

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