Chapter - [ 117 ]

[ Adeline ]

"Are you feeling okay now, Ma'am?" Sandra asked me softly as she was done wrapping a bandaid on my hand.

"Yeah, thanks, Sandra. You really didn't need to bother yourself." I forced a smile . I felt ashamed of bursting out in front of her.

"It's fine, Ma'am. I am here to help you not just for work but it's my duty to take care of you when you do the same for me." She smiled and handed me a painkiller with some water.

"I am sorry for the mess also." I said and gulped the pill.

"It will be cleaned in no time but I'd suggest you to take the day off. Besides, there isn't much work for you to supervise. I can manage today." She advised me and about to leave the guest room.

"Sandra, you are taking too much burden on your shoulders and I really get bored at home doing nothing. I can manage my work here." I said. I couldn't tell her the truth that the house was empty and more haunting without my husband.

"I informed Mr. Linwood and he is already on his way to here, Ma'am." She repl