47. Karenina

Panic. Gerald left the room, intending to find Ariana's whereabouts. However, at the same time, he saw Yosef climbing the stairs. "Mrs. Ariana is already downstairs, sir," the old man said. Gerald immediately stopped in his tracks. He felt a sense of relief instantly. He had been afraid Ariana might pull her silent act again and leave the house abruptly, just like she did some time ago.

Gerald nodded and walked back to his room, asking Yosef to follow him. "What happened yesterday when I didn't come home? I didn't get any report from you," Gerald asked.

The old man remained silent, his usual expression unchanged. "Your mother-in-law came again yesterday. But not for long. Other than that, there's nothing else, sir."

"I heard Mommy telling all the staff that Axel's mother is not Ariana," Gerald inquired. Yosef nodded. "You don't need to worry about it. I've asked all our staff to keep their mouths shut," he replied.

"I don't want any more rumors about that woman. Especially not rea