The two maids left, swaying their hips.
Watching them go, Dulcieâs eyes darkened.
She had been here for days, barely speaking to Ryder.
Connolly was kind, but the other servants disliked her, often gossiping and giving her attitude.
Only Sally was friendly, often taking her to the rose corridor in the backyard.
Sometimes, she truly felt like a maid.
Thinking of the marriage agreement and certificate, she calmed down, pushing away the loneliness.
For her, there was no dismissal, only divorce.
Resolute, she focused on finding a job to achieve her goals.
Due to the fractures, Kyson rested for seven days.
On the eighth day, Sonny visited Kyson with Destinee in tow.
Dulcie was asked by Sally to push the swing in the rose corridor, missing Destineeâs visit.
Sonny entered Kysonâs room with Destinee.
Destinee climbed onto the bed, worried.
âKyson, does it still hurt?â
Kyson patted her head with his left hand.
âIâm fine.
Itâs nothing I canât endure.
â
Sonny, standing aside, rolled his eyes, knowing Kyson was lying.
He had caused all of Kysonâs injuries and knew they werenât serious.
It wasnât a fracture at all.
With Kysonâs strength, heâd have recovered in two days.
Yet here he was, in a cast, avoiding work.
But Sonny knew Kysonâs motive.
He wanted to dodge wearing a skirt.
Cleaning restrooms was one thing, but wearing a skirt and being photographed was too humiliating.
Sonny felt the same way, so even though he was annoyed to see Kyson faking being seriously injured, he didnât call him out on it.
Destinee held Kysonâs cast, pouting with teary eyes.
âUncle Sonny, itâs all your fault.
Why did you hit him so hard?â
Sonnyâs mouth twitched; he was ready to apologize when she continued, âLook at Kyson.
Heâs so hurt he canât fulfill his bet.
Iâve been waiting, losing sleep! When am I ever going to see you and Kyson wearing a skirt if things keep going like this?â
Kyson and Sonny were both speechless.
Kyson and Sonny surmised that Destineeâs sobs were out of pity for Kyson.
She believed he was gravely injured, and her tears flowed in sympathy for his presumed suffering.