Chapter 272. Many Changes

Rachel

This was only my second day of work at the hotel, and before the restaurant's opening, the manager assigned me to help as a housekeeper. I had to perform tasks I never imagined I would do, including cleaning bathrooms. At one point, I had to isolate myself in one of the bathrooms and broke down in tears. The idea of running away from it all crossed my mind, as I didn't know how I could endure seven more days of doing all that and still keep my sanity. However, I found that what prevented me from running away was a powerful feeling that dominated me and led me to make various mistakes: cowardice.

Yes, I am a big coward, afraid of facing retaliation or being scorned by my circle of friends if the hateful manager calls the police. There was also the fear of spending hours at a police station and even more fear of staying there since I couldn't afford a lawyer and wasn't sure if anyone would be willing to do it for me.

When night came and I was