Chapter 602

Initially, I thought Mrs. Barker invited me to her beauty salon because she wanted me to accompany her while she did her beauty treatment, maybe enjoy some tea together, or perhaps chat and kill some time. After all, when Kate invited me over, it wasn't like this. Whether we were dining or having afternoon tea, I had to keep her company and attend to her needs. I've consistently played the role of a faithful servant. But today was different. Mrs. Barker had called me to her salon specifically because she remembered I had sprained my neck. She had even arranged for a highly skilled massage therapist to give me a massage. Suddenly, a wave of warmth and gratitude washed over me. Looking at her kind, gentle eyes, I realized that she had always been this caring and considerate from the first time we met. She had never been condescending or distant. Mrs. Barker seemed completely unaware of the surprise in my eyes. She ushered me into a beautifully decorated room and handed me a clean an