The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 169

Adrian feigned surprise, looking up at the guard with wide eyes, then pointed to his ear, implying that his old age had given him a bit of a hearing problem.

“Well, we got a hard–of–hearing geezer here,” the guard bellowed “Clean up thoroughly, no dilly–dallying”

A few more guards emerged from the restroom. The leader, a middle–aged man, regarded Adrian’s stooped figure with a slight frown. “Has this old guy been hanging around here all along?”

He was a cautious man, always on the lookout for potential problems.

Another guard shrugged it off. “No biggie, the old man can’t hear too well.

Perhaps because they all thought Adrian was hard of hearing, they grew increasingly careless with their words. They’ve been stuck here for over a mont! looking after a sickly middle–aged woman it gets pretty boring.

“Do you reckon this woman will make it? When can we all go out for a drink? Beats were staying here, twiddling our thumbs.”

“Who knows? We’ve got to earn our keep.” They were being paid a hefty sum. This lady may not have long left, but the boss doesn’t seem to want her to kick the bucket just yet. Even though her body rejects the treatment, they keep her on medicines.”

convoluted. Have you guys met the lady boss? She seems

who used to come by every week is the

be dropping by any day now. I’ve touched her

a grip,

guards shot the breeze with a few off–color remarks thrown in. Women were a

head down, clutching the mop tightly. He looked

replied. Adrian didn’t move. Aware of Adrian’s hearing problem, the guard shouted again, “Go”

bucket and mop and prepared to leave.

one of the guards said, “Let him come in and mop the floor.”

old man, come

saw

hand. The strong smell of disinfectant stung his nose. After the car accident that landed him in jail for ten years, later reduced to seven, he finally got out, only to lose all contact

now, he had finally found her.

Grace…

What happened