CHAPTER 42 FIRED

Sabrina's POV The house was unusually quiet that evening, a stillness that settled over everything like a blanket. I knew Jared was working late, so I took the opportunity to catch up on some chores around the house. The others had gone to bed, leaving me alone in the dimly lit kitchen. I wiped down the counters, the repetitive motion giving me a strange sense of calm. But even in the silence, my mind kept wandering back to Jared—his cold demeanor, the way he looked at me with those piercing eyes that seemed to see right through me. How did I ever end up here, in his home, in his life? As I finished up, I heard the front door open and close. My heart skipped a beat. Jared was home. I quickly busied myself with putting away the dishes, trying to ignore the fluttering in my stomach. Suddenly, voices drifted in from the hallway. I paused, realizing it was Lisa and Judy, two of the maids. They were talking quietly, but their words grew clearer as they got closer. “I can’t believe she’