Chapter 7. The Slap

The door opened and the maid, Sarah, who hadn't shown up for three days, arrived with a forced smile.

  “Hello, Anna.”

  “You've disappeared.”

  “I work at the boss's mansion, and I only swap places with the maid who works here when he comes over. I know how to do everything the way he likes it, so...”

  Anna stared at her uncomprehendingly. Did Allister's boss son have a relationship with that woman?

  “Oh! You two...”

  The woman smiled and her cheeks turned red.

  “Yes. When he comes to see me... But not very often. Anyway, I always like to be around if he needs me...”

  “I see... Why don't you two date, get married and...”

  “I'm twice his age. A bit more than twice, I'd say... Although, I know I look younger even than you yourself.” She said, fixing her hair and Anna noticed her face covered in make-up and felt pity. She looked to be in her fifties, but she thought she