Chapter 127

"Ms. Sandler is already in bed at this hour. Lately, she seems to be afraid of the dark and keeps the light on every night." The door handle outside was pressed down slightly, but then Anderson left without a word. As Mayra heard his footsteps fading away, she breathed a sigh of relief. After applying the cream, she turned off most of the lights, leaving only the bedside lamp on. She then fell asleep within minutes. Some spent the night awake while others, like Mayra, slept until dawn. Mayra never stayed in bed long after her alarm went off at 5:30 am. She got up, still half-asleep, and went to wash up. When she was done, she went downstairs in her pajamas. By then, Anderson and Hailey had come out from the master bedroom. "Good morning, Andy," she greeted softly. Anderson adjusted the cuff of his suit jacket and replied, "Morning." The atmosphere between him and Hailey was strangely tense. Mayra glanced at Hailey, who was wearing Anderson's suit jacket. Despite it being oversi