Chapter 209: Lean on me (1)
Annalise returned to the manor just in time to get back to her work at noon. She was still in disbelief that she got Thomas to agree to her deal and not try harder to make her not go anywhere with Rafael.
Annalise looked over her shoulder to double-check that Thomas was not secretly following her. She wouldn’t put it past him to say he was going out of town, but actually follow her to make sure nothing happened between her and Rafael.
If they were to catch Thomas lurking around, Annalise wouldn’t be surprised.
Annalise walked through the gates, ignoring the border guards who came every day to request a meeting with Rafael. If only they spent more time looking around the town, they would find where she left the two men. Unless something hungry sniffed them out and dragged them away or Thomas had hidden their bodies.
"It must be nice."
Annalise sighed, not in the mood to deal with Aria. "I honestly thought you were fired. You’ve been fading into the background so much that I don’t notice you. It is a nice day," Annalise answered.
"That is not what I meant-"
"I don’t care what you meant," Annalise interjected, walking by Aria who wasn’t doing a very good job at sweeping.
"I’ve been warning you not to get caught up with him because you won’t end up in a good place. These men don’t marry their maids," said Aria.