Chapter 23

ISABELLA

"I wish I could help you, but I can't do anything. I'm so sorry, Isabella.", she whispers sadly, and I close my eyes tightly again.

I had a hard life with my father before, but I never cried as much as I am crying after I came to this mansion. My life became dark, and I just felt sad all the time and without freedom.

I don't know how much time has passed since I calmed down in Olivia's lap, but the bedroom door opens, and I raise my head in fear that that man has come back to haunt me.

But not him; Diego enters the room with a too-serious expression. I sit back down on the bed when he looks at Olivia as if he is scolding her for being here with me.

"Olivia, you are a good person, and you deserve this job, but if you keep getting so attached to this girl, you will lose this job.", Diego says it seriously, and I look at the woman sitting next to me.

I let go of her hand, feeling more tears wetting my face. I already feel very guilty for ste