She didn't expect that Sadie would say this, so she was stunned for a moment. After pausing for a few seconds, she looked at Huston, who was next to her, got up, pulled out a chair for Sadie, and said, "Sadie, what are you talking about? I know better than anyone what you've been doing all these years. We've never thought that you worked less."
Sadie was sincere to them. When they were busy with work, Huston would always ask the driver to pick up Lucas after school with Sadie. After going home, Sadie would change the way she cooked for Lucas, so much so that he would ask for the dishes Sadie made several times.
With all these details added up, she didn't care that Sadie was older and could do less work than others. What she wanted was to put in more effort.
Sadie didn't think so. Last month, the weather was bad, and it always rained. Her waist was not good, and she cleaned up the house very slowly. She almost delayed cooking several times. The meal should start at 6:30, but she delayed it to 7:15. She took it to heart. "Mrs. Lloyd, it's not worth it for you to give me such a high salary. You can find a better one."
"Sadie, we don't want a better housekeeper. We just want you." She clenched the old lady's dry palm and tried to persuade her. "If it weren't for you, Huston and I wouldn't be able to go out to work every day. If you leave, the house will be in a mess."
After that, she asked with some concern, "Or do you have any other plans?"
"No, no." Sadie quickly waved her hand. "I'm just afraid that I'll delay you. I'm getting old, so I don't have to worry about my family. You and Mr. Lloyd are very kind to me. I have a high salary, good food and accommodation, and Lucas treats me like a grandmother. I really don't know where to find such an employer and job, but I'm really old. I..."
"Don't say that." Seeing that she was about to cry again, she quickly interrupted her. "Your current work is enough for us. If someone else is in charge of the family, we may not be at ease. So, if you don't have any other plans, I hope you can continue to work here."
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