57 Unfair (1/2)

She put her clothes on and kept the gown she had worn last night carefully hidden. If it was possible, she did not want to wear it again. She felt disgraced and embarrassed when she wore it. It reflected the current state of her reputation.

After mocking herself, she tied her hair up and walked out. She had not forgotten that there was no one else around. There was no maid because she was one.

The door opened, and it stunned her for a moment. It was spick and span outside. Even the floor had been mopped and there were still traces of water.

But who could have done everything?

”Ahh, Mrs. Chu. You are awake?” A young woman ran in from outside as she wiped her hands on her clothes. Her round face showed some anxiety.

”Mrs. Chu, I-I am new here. You can call me Xiao Hong.”

She lowered her head and smiled shyly. There was a tinge of simplicity about her, not one of complexed mind.

”Mhm, I understand. You can carry on.” Xia Ruoxin turned and walked back to her room. Luo Sha had left and Xia Hong was her replacement. She had nothing to do.

She sat by the bedside, took her sketchbook out of the drawer and started a new sketch. This time, the man in the drawing was not aloof or smiling. There was a weird confusion about him.

She still couldn't recall what he had said before he left.

She stood up and drew the curtains back. She gazed out in a daze—the misty autumn colors was a warm yellow and tea. But her heart remained gray.