Chapter 55: Nanny Duties

Marco

My first instinct is to pull out my gun. As I cock the riffle for an aim, a voice cries, “Death trap” It sounds familiar.

She's holding her hands out towards me, striken with fear. I catch the face now close-up.

“I didn't mean to startle you,” she says, helping me with the bag at the trunk.

“That should be my line. Stop creeping in corners,” I reply, “I didn't think you'll choose to stay after all these years.”

I turn back to Sarah as I scoop her in my arms, slamming the car door shut with my leg while I let Clara take in the luggages.

It's a big surprise for me to meet her here. After all these years of service to my father, she still remains loyal. She has more grey hairs than I remember. Andrey loved her but I still have an unresolved score. It's a good thing she's here, anyway. At least, Sarah has company. Experienced company.

I walk into the bungalow, as the glasses slides down for me to pass through after a quick scan of my face at the entrance.

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