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I open my eyes when I feel myself being lifted, holding onto Richard's jacket.

“What are you doing?" I asked groggily.

He was walking toward his mansion with me in his arms, I was expecting him to wake me up when we got to his place.

“You are sleepy, sleep." He orders, still not keeping me down.

“What about the kids? I need to check on them to know if they are alright. What if they need me?” I ask him, hoping that would be enough reason for him to let me down. But he doesn't.

"I can walk,” I say, staring up at him. It was dark already, but the lights were on around the house.

“You have to go to work tomorrow. Sleep. You'd need the energy to make up for all you missed today.” He says and I groaned causing him to chuckle.

I forgot about that. He pushed open a room door and carried me to the bed, gently placing me on it.

“Thank you for today." He says then walks away, not giving me the chance to say anything else.

What was he thanking me for? It's part of the contract for me to act as hi