BuzzNovelChapter 188
“Wow, you're really handsome, you know that?”
Zachary blushed and scratched his cheek, a little embarrassed by the compliment.
“Con, letshow you upstairs.”
Mae nodded. “Alright.” She bent down to pick up her suitcase, but Zachary quickly stepped in to stop her.
“Your hand's still hurt. Please, lettake it.”
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“Mae, we asked him here to help. Your hand's in that state-if you still insist on lugging your own bags, what does
that say about us two young people?” Alessia spoke up, tilting her head as she noticed a few neighbors peeking
at them from the hallway windows.
Mae caught on immediately and let go of the handle. Growing up in a small town, she knew just how sharp
neighbors’ tongues could be when it cto appearances. She didn’t protest anymore, letting Zachary take her
bag while she followed Alessia up the stairs.
Once inside the apartment, Mae hurried to have Zachary set the bag down, apologizing over and over until
Zachary felt awkward himself.
Alessia, sensing his discomfort, changed the subject. “Mae, take a look around. It's not huge-just a bedroom and
a living room-but see if you like it.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMae glanced around and broke into a smile. The living room was certainly more spacious than the one at the
Tate family’s house. There was a kitchen, a bathroom, and the place faced south, so it was bright and quiet. She
couldn't find a single thing to complain about.
“This is wonderful, Lessie. Really, it must cost a fortune a month, doesn’t it?”
“Don’t worry about it. The café covers room and board. Right, Zach?”
“Yeah!” Zachary replied, a beat late but earnest.
Mae's salary at the Tate family had never been low, but she'd always been frugal, donating most of what she
earned to girls in need back in the mountains. She'd never managed to save much for herself. Money, she
figured, couldn’t be taken with you when
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and she had no children of her own. Rather than let it sit, she'd
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rather it helped slittle girl somewhere-maybe as a blessing for that wo babies she’d lost before she even
got to see their faces, hoping that, if theres such a thing as a next life, they might find a kinder home.
Alessia knew all this. That's why she'd gone to such lengths to help her.
“I've already had the place cleaned for you,” Alessia added. “Take your tsettling in.”
Mae nodded gratefully, sensing that Alessia didn’t want to hear another round of apologies or thanks. She bit
back her words and just smiled.
“The café’s right across the street, so it's easy to get to. For now, just focus on resting. Once your hand’s healed,
you can cby. The contract's already printed and waiting at the shop. Just sign it when you're ready.”
Alessia paused, as if running through a mental checklist. Zachary, watching her, felt his heart go soft.
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Mae relaxed, glancing around the room.
“I don’t have much with me. Is there a grocery store nearby? I'd like to pick up some
fruit...”
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Sure enough, Mae's shoulders eased, and she murmured something about not wanting to show up empty-
handed next time.
Alessia and Zachary let her be, following along as she set out, ready to help however she needed.
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