Hilda's face went pale, her mouth opening and closing as she searched for the right words. "I... I'm sorry, madam" she stammered. "I didn't mean to.""It's okay," Althea said, her voice soft but stern. "But I need you to do something for me. Please let me know when Adam leaves for work, and don't tell him about this."Hilda nodded, her eyes wide. "Of course, Mrs. Ruiz... I mean, Mrs. Wilson." She bit her lip, mortified at her slip of the tongue. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to call you that."Althea sighed, her heart heavy. She wasn't sure how she felt about being referred to as Mrs. Wilson. On the one hand, it felt strange and wrong, like she was living a lie. On the other hand, it was a reminder of the impossible situation she found herself in."It's okay, Hilda," she said, trying to reassure the flustered housekeeper. "Just... let me know when Adam leaves, please.”Althea just turned around and went into her room, closing the door gently behind her.After Althea laid on her bed, she
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