Chapter 1026 I Can Not Reach His Number

As Mrs. Engel laid the food on the table, Deirdre beckoned to her. "Come on, eat with us."

"M-Me?" Mrs. Engel was apprehensive. "I, uh, don't think that's appropriate! Domestic workers like me don't eat with their employers on the same table like that, Mrs. Brighthall. I'll just have my meal in the kitchen…"

"Oh, it's nothing. Brendan cares about these rules because it's part of his upbringing, but we don't. Since he's not here with us today, just join us at the table. Makes cleaning up easier, too."

"Exactly!" Ophelia chimed in. "You're not some servant or domestic worker to us. You're family. And family eats together, so join us already! Where are your fork and knife?"

Mrs. Engel's eyes reddened. "T-Thank you."

Mrs. Engel and Ophelia chatted after dinner while Deirdre rose the stairs and went into her room. She had not slept well last night and needed an early rest.

Unfortunately, even as she lay on her bed, her eyelids too heavy to even be opened, she could not sleep. Her bra