A new door was installed in the kitchen and the inside was spotlessly clean. Hailey touched the new door and examined it from the top to bottom. It was similar to the old one Kendrick had broken. And she marveled at his strength. A mere hitting the door with her bare hand would probably break her wrist. How could he be so strong? And another thought came to her mind. Was Kendrick alright? Hailey left the door alone and walked inside the kitchen. Even the broken appliances were replaced. Did they make all these repairs yesterday? She headed to the fridge and brought out some vegetables. After arranging the ingredients, she took her time to cook a light brunch. Maybe she should add some side dishes. With that in mind, she took more time in the kitchen than expected. And when she was finally done cooking, an enticing aroma of a variety of dishes hung in the atmosphere. Hailey smiled down at her work and took off her apron. Would this be enough? If it wouldn't, she'd come back to ma
"Hehe, Madam. Don't misunderstand, Master and I are only discussing—""I know what you're discussing, Collins." Hailey fought her anger from flaring up, then she put on an offended look. "I worked so hard to prepare these dishes and Kendrick is obviously hungry. Apart from overlooking his health, how could you say I want to poison Kendrick? Didn't he save my life just yesterday? Do you think it is the best way to repay my savior?" "Erhm..." The Butler scratched the back of his neck and his face flushed with embarrassment.Then Hailey glanced toward Kendrick. "If you still think I poisoned this food, then I'll prove to you that I did not." And she scooped a large portion of the food from Kendrick's plate then put it all in her mouth. "Madam, no. The baby." Hailey glared at the Butler as she slowly chewed the food. But he and Kendrick stared at her in shock and when she finally picked up a glass of water and pushed it down, their expressions instantly ebbed with relief."Hehe, Madam.
Just because she'd put it that way even though she hadn't really meant it, Kendrick was willing to fulfill her wish. Her lips tugged at the corners and her eyes tinged. How could he be this considerate even though all she'd done was scream and yell when a slight matter arose? "A–Are you alright?" She lifted her head and asked softly. "Yes, I'm fine," Kendrick replied and there was a subtle smile on his face. He stood up from his chair and Hailey instantly took the jacket from his hand. "Are you off to work?" She asked as he walked past her. His footsteps were slowed, he must still be feeling uncomfortable. Kendrick nodded to her question and rearranged his necktie. Hailey could see him struggling with it. Even his inner white shirt was damp at the back with perspiration. He had eaten too much, added to the fact that the food was hot. Would be able to go to work? Besides, the sun was high up in the sky. And wasn't he tired from the trip?"But Ken— Kendrick." Hailey picked up her
When they reached the bedroom, Hailey placed his suit jacket, which was still in her arms, on the couch. Kendrick was now sitting on the bed and tugging at his necktie, and she sauntered forward and sat beside him. "Let me help." Hailey took the necktie from his hands and carefully undid it. She didn't even look up at his shocked expression right now.After loosening the necktie, she placed it beside her on the bed and brought her hands back to his shirt. Slowly, she undid the first button, the second one, and then the third one. And as his bare chest came into view, Hailey knew she should look away. She had to look away. But she didn't know where the sudden curiosity came from and possessed her. "Hailey." Kendrick held her hands as she was fiddling with the fourth button. "Do you have any idea what you're doing?" His voice was darker than normal. And she couldn't make out the expression in his eyes with the tiny light streaming inside the room.Hailey blinked and swallowed down a
When she came out again, Kendrick was getting out of the shirt probably to feel more comfortable due to the huge plaster Hailey had wrapped around his arm."Let me help." Hailey hurried toward him and helped him out of the shirt. And she was soon back inside the closet to drop the shirt as well as his jacket. When leaving the closet again, she didn't forget to pick up a towel. She met Kendrick sitting in the same position and she sat back on her space then started wiping off his sweats. She wiped them all the way down his body and her eyes would stray more than normal to his chest."Hailey." Kendrick's voice finally sounded in the room.Hailey stilled at his tone and lifted her head hesitantly. "Why are you being extra nice today? Don't you want to know the truth anymore?"Hailey dropped her hand and sighed inside. She was already aware of the truth. But how could she tell him that? Wouldn't it be like giving out the maids? They might get into trouble or even lose their job for know
And using the chance that she seemed to have lost her tongue, he moved again until their legs touched and his hold became firmer around her waist. However, a bigger surprise was waiting for him. Because when Hailey broke out of her shock, instead of flinching away or slapping his hands off the way she normally did, she did something he never expected. She placed both palms back on his chest without breaking eye contact. "Really? I can look?" She blinked her eyes innocently. "You can look all you want." The words tumbled out of his own volition, and Kendrick swallowed hard past his throat that was suddenly parched. And Hailey didn't waste a second. Her eyes went back to his chest and he could see that familiar curiosity in them before she looked down. And together with her eyes, her hands started moving around. "How many times do you work out, Kendrick? Wow, they're so firm," the words were a whisper and Kendrick heard each of them. "Kendrick, where is the food?" She darted him
Hailey was now sitting on the bed with her eyes in the door's direction. She was neither sad nor mad. She only gave the door a blank look. "Kendrick, do you also think I bully you a lot?" Bully him? Kendrick almost laughed."No, you don't," he replied simply and sat beside her."Then I don't care what the Butler thinks." She shrugged and stood up. "I'll get you something comfortable to wear." She walked inside the closet and returned with a t-shirt. "If he doesn't believe that I don't intend to harm you, I can't help it. Time will show him the truth, right?" She looked up and gave him a smile. Kendrick's eyes lingered on her face as she helped him change into the shirt. She didn't care what the Butler thought about her as long as he believed in her. He also didn't care about the Butler's thoughts. But he cared about her thoughts.And her feelings. *****When Hailey woke up the next day, she glanced at the empty space beside her. Her shoulders dropped but her lips curled up into a
"Your favorite, Madam. Master told us to cook your favorite." Lizzy followed behind her and answered.Hailey had picked up a vegetable from the fridge and her hand paused at the maid's words. Then she chuckled. All the food the servants had been cooking was her favorite. So it had been Kendrick's orders. And the maid found this as the perfect opportunity to let her know. She shook her head and stood up straight with the vegetable in her hand. She wasn't even surprised, as the servants would jump at any opportunity to ship her together with Kendrick."Would you like to have anything, Madam?" The maid's surprised gaze darted from Hailey's hand, which held the vegetable, and her face."No, Lizzy. I'm going to cook." Hailey took an apron and wrapped it around herself. "Really?" The maid's expression brightened. Her reaction was completely different from the Butler's."Yeah," Hailey answered her with a slight nod. "Replace these ingredients and help me cut the vegetables, we're going to