FAVOUR

VERONICA’S POV

I walked into the house only to be welcomed by the presence of Lawrence’s mother. I froze in my steps, a quick swipe on my face with the back of my palm to wipe off any trace of my tears that could have remained.

“There you are! Welcome home my daughter!!” She squeaked like a teenage girl in love.

“How was first day at work? It was stressful right?” She made a face as if she could understand my situation. But of course she wouldn’t even if she tried. I wouldn’t have been bothered about work stress if my heart wasn’t feeling this way...would I?

“Is anything wrong, my darling?” She asked.

“Urh, no, of course not. I am just a little...tired.” I shook my head, cleverly masking my sad face with a forced smile.

“Urh-oh, I see. Work must have been quite stressful. How about you get some wash up and come have dinner?”

I nodded. Not like I would have refused and told her to get lost, anyways.

“Good. Who is there?!” She called out to the servants. Two ladies came running.

“Help h