As they pulled away, their figures receded toward the parking lot where Aaron's car was a silent sentinel awaiting their return. I watched them go, Just as the lingering echoes of Aaron and Ava's departure faded, a sudden intrusion shattered the fragile peace. My phone, lying innocently on the pocket, erupted into shrill insistence. With a glance, I noted the unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. Curiosity piqued, I answered, uncertainty tingeing my voice. "Hello, who is this?" I inquired, a hint of caution in my tone."Ma'am, this is Glory, your maid, ma'am," came the hurried response from the other end of the line, the words tumbling out in a rush.Recognition dawned as I mentally placed the name to the voice. "Oh, Glory, what's the matter? Why are you calling?" I asked, concern knitting my brows."Ma'am, I haven't been feeling well," Glory explained, her distress palpable even through the phone line. "I can't go for the grocery restock today. The other maids are on their day o
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