Chapter 6

Thanks to the strength of the connection between Mr. and Mrs. Villaruiz and Alessa, she knew that they would definitely keep their word. However, the salary mentioned would be doubled.

But that wasn’t what worried her. Her concern was Elijah. She didn’t know if he would agree to his parents’ wishes. She didn’t know if he had any idea that she was being hired as his private nurse, taking care of him.

“Hm, can I take some time to think about my decision?” she asked, feeling extremely shy at that moment.

The couple nodded. “Of course. Go ahead, take your time, Alessa,” replied Jose.

“Go ahead. Take your time,” Sheila smiled at her.

Alessa bid them farewell and headed straight for the garden, finding an empty chair to sit on. The spot was shaded, so even though it was only three in the afternoon, it wasn’t hot anymore. The air felt fresh, thanks to the large trees surrounding the area. Her father took care of various plants and flowers, adding to the serene