The woman in his arms shifted around uncomfortably, carefully speaking up. “M… Mr. Hunt, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Miss Everheart.”

Stefan froze. His expression darkened. “Who are you?”

“I… I’m your personal caretaker, Layla Bridges. The madam sent me.” Layla had quite an innocent-looking face. Even the way she spoke sounded like she could do no harm.

Stefan’s expression was frosty, rudely pushing the woman away without hesitation. He then questioned her, clearly upset. “How long have you been here?”

“For quite… a while.”

“So you were the one who enjoyed the night breeze, gave me my coffee and listened to me this whole time?”

Yes.” Layla hid the fact that Renee had come by just to win

you need some quiet company. So I didn’t talk the entire time

blame you.” Stefan’s expression was blank as he mocked himself. “I was being too naive,

Hunt, I can tell you have yet to move on from Miss Everheart. If you trust me, I could try contacting her for you.” Layla mustered up the courage, pretending to be kind

facial features were still perfect, and his natural elegance was more than enough to make anyone swoon. If she had been able to win him over because of this, she would have undoubtedly won the lottery

tone. “I have to accept that we are over, and I

Mr. Hunt?” Layla took a deep breath and clung to the man’s arm. “I’m an orphan, and

of you forever, even if I have to take a vow of chastity. And I’ll further my studies so that I can heal your eyes as soon as

He was enraged. “Are you pitying me? I can’t believe that I, Stefan

I know I come from a humble background, and I have no

your personal caretaker means that I have to first take a vow of chastity. And once I get the job, I’ll have to continue caring for you for the rest of my life. I’m more than willing to do that for you!” Layla

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