Chapter 163

Luke had made arrangements for someone to help clean and tidy up the small villa. Even the hydrangeas and roses in the garden and on the terrace were thriving.

Upon our arrival, a woman in her fifties was busy arranging the vases in the living room. As soon as she saw us enter, she quickly set down the scissors and sunflowers, came over to assist with the luggage, and warmly introduced herself. "Good afternoon, Ms. Middleton. I'm Marianne, Mr. Walker's housekeeper. He asked me to come and see if there's anything you need help with."

After a short exchange of pleasantries, Marianne asked, "Ms. Middleton, how do you find the cleanliness of the house? If you have any requests, please let me know. Mr. Walker is currently out of town on business and he asked me to take extra care of you while you're here."

I was about to decline her offer, but Wendy tugged at my arm and said, "I think Luke's arrangement is quite good. His housekeeper seems efficient and not too talkative. Just look at ho