Chapter 1029


    Thssa was aware that Evelyn had set out to job hunt that day, looking specifically for a cleaner’s


    position.


    “Job hunting is a piece of cake, just a tiny bump in the road. But the way those rich folks live it up, it


    turns my stomach.” Evelyn confessed, still visibly shaken by the experience.


    Thssa nced down to see four little ones staring up with wide, innocent eyes full of wonder and


    confusion.


    “Granny, what did you see? Can you tell us a story?” Dorian, the story-lover, was always eager for a


    “Well…” Evelyn hesitated. She suddenly realized that the presence of the children. Discussing the


    seedier side of adult affairs with Thssa in such a rush might not be appropriate.


    “It’s gettingte. You all should take your baths and get ready for bed. Granny will tell you a story in the


    morning.” Thssa quickly diverted their attention.


    “Mommy has to talk to Granny about some grown-up things, so off you go and bathe. I’ll tuck you in


    “Okay.” The little ones were indeed tired. They chorused their agreement, obediently following the


    servants to the bathroom.


    Then, Thssa led Evelyn into Atticus’ room, had her take a seat, and poured her a ss of water.


    “What did you see that’s got you so rattled, even in front of the kids?”


    Evelyn took the water, gulping down more than half to steady her breath, then turned to Thssa. “I


    went to look for you in room 2809, and what I saw was… was just appalling.” Evelyn went to room 2809


    – had she possibly seen Lysander and Susan together?


    Thssa’s heart sank, her hand tightening around the ss.


    Unaware of Thssa’s distress, Evelyn continued, “Susan came out of Lysander’s room disheveled,


    her face flushed with the afterglow of a tryst. And to my horror, she then went straight across to Room


    2806, which also housed a man. I overheard her boasting she was attending to Mr. Joshua that


    evening in every possible way!”


    “The same woman, sleeping with Lysander and then with that old man Mr. Joshua! Do these wealthy


    people have no shame? How chaotic their lives are! Thssa, my heart aches for you. How can


    Lysander keep you on one hand and y the field on the other?”


    Evelyn sped Thssa’s arm. Her face etched with concern.


    Evelyn had once worried about Thssa’s marriage prospects andter fretted over her


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    being at a disadvantage by Lysander’s side. She tried everything to get Lysander to marry


    her.


    But despite her best efforts, nothing convinced Lysander to make Thssa his wife. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    She was frustrated but felt helpless. Now, witnessing the extent of Lysander’s infidelity, her heart bled


    for Thssa.


    But what could they do? They were justmoners, utterly powerless against a man like Lysander


    who had the world at his fingertips.


    Thssa’s grip on the teapot tightened. Her expression wasposed but her breathing was ragged.


    An inexplicable, searing pain surged through her as she pondered whether Lysander had indeed been


    with Susan.


    She had assumed that Lysander knew about the drugged wine, that he had yed along because he


    had his own way of dealing with it.


    She had believed that he truly disdained Susan.


    Even after Thssa left the hotel, she had hoped he would restrain himself.


    Yet, it seemed Susan had gotten her way after all.


    Given Lysander’s personality and power, if he hadn’t allowed Susan, who could have truly gotten close


    to him?