“Mrs. Valentine slept quite early last night, didn’t she?” The housekeeper was confounded. “She usually comes downstairs at around eight.”
Upon hearing that, Jacob thought something was off. She’s usually not a sleepyhead, so why didn’t she reply earlier?
“I think she’s feeling unwell because of her pregnancy.” Jacob put down his cup and stood up. “I’ll take a look at her.” He returned to the master bedroom and knocked on the door. “Josie, are you feeling unwell? Josie?”
Even after he yelled her name a few times and knocked loudly, she still didn’t respond.
His countenance turned grim as he opened the door.
Upon entering the room, he saw Jessica grimacing, although her eyes remained closed.
Jacob hastily went up to her and patted her cheeks. “What’s going on with you, Josie?”
It was then he realized she was covered in sweat.
Without delay, he put a coat on her and carried her downstairs.
He said to the housekeeper, “She’s not doing well. I’m sending her to the hospital right now. Take care of my friend when he wakes up and tell him where I went.”
The housekeeper nodded. “Understood! Call me if you need anything, Mr. Valentine.”
Just as Jacob left, Wyatt woke up.
Upon sitting up, he rubbed his temples as he still had a headache.
He studied the bedroom and recalled he had called Jacob last night. I think this is his place.
“Goddamnit! How dare he let me sleep on the carpet!” He glowered when he realized he was on the ground. I can’t believe he just tossed me onto the carpet. I usually treat him so well!
Seeing that his suit had gotten all wrinkly and smelly, Wyatt frowned and went to take a shower.
Once he was done, he grabbed two pieces of clothing from the wardrobe and put them on.
The housekeeper noticed Wyatt when he came downstairs, so she informed him, “You must be Mr. Valentine’s friend. Breakfast is ready. Please take a look if they’re to your liking.”
“You speak Chanaean quite fluently.” Wyatt sat at the dining table. “Did he specifically hire someone who could?”
The housekeeper nodded. “Mrs. Valentine doesn’t speak the local language fluently, so he hired me to take care of her.”
“Mm.” It was then Wyatt realized he was the only one around. “Where’s Jacob?”
“Mrs. Valentine’s feeling unwell, so he sent her to the hospital. He asked me to take care of you.”
There was a lot of food on the table, including buns and milk.
“Your cooking’s pretty good, especially the buns,” Wyatt praised.
The housekeeper replied, “Mrs. Valentine taught me how to make them.”
Upon hearing that, Wyatt raised his eyebrow. “When did Jacob hire you? What does his girlfriend look like? Is she pretty?”
“I’ve been caring for her here for a long time.” The housekeeper sighed. “While she’s beautiful, and her personality’s pleasant, her eyes… She can’t see, and Mr. Valentine rarely visits. I know they sleep in separate rooms, and he doesn’t care about her that much. However, her eyes aren’t working well, and she’s pregnant. He has to look after her well for the baby’s sake. You’re friends with Mr. Valentine. Please advise him to do that.”
There’s no way I have the time to pay attention to Jacob’s matter when I’m dealing with my own stuff right now. Besides, Jacob settled her here and rarely visits. Clearly, he’s not taking her seriously. What can I possibly say to change his mind? Still… I pity her, and the housekeeper genuinely seems to care for her…
Wyatt merely responded non-committally to the housekeeper’s words.
After he finished his breakfast, he was ready to leave the house and the country.
He thought it’d be pointless for him to stick around any longer since he still couldn’t find Jessica after such a long time. He had a lot of company matters to attend to.
“You’re not waiting for Mr. Valentine to return?”
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