Chapter 14. You’re the Brother I’d Have Had

Third-Person POV

“Mum, this is Millicent O’Brien. Our new help,” Raphael introduced. Millicent curtsied.

“Good day, ma’am,” she greeted respectfully.

“Good day, my daughter. How are you?” The woman asked.

“Wonderful!” she responded. “Raphael told me, you just had a set of twins and in need of help?” she asked.

“Well…” she started but Raphael interrupted.

“Mum, we spoke about this. It will help you get more rest and regain her energy. You do too much as it is!”

“That’s true. I need help and I am grateful, you decided to help out, not minding the pay. In addition to the amount I shall pay you,” she mentioned an amount that was not too much but was more than Millicent had been envisaging. “You shall have your meal with us and we shall also provide you with shelter. And please,” she added, “Call me, Mildred.”

The money was more than enough then, since she was being spared the basics, feeding and accommodation, she had cause to grate