Chapter 57

I took a sip from a cup beside me to soothe my slightly dry throat. Soon enough, it was already the third day. I packed everything needed for the business trip and sat in the living room to wait for someone. The doorbell rang, and I got up to open the door. A woman in her 30s carried a simple large bag. Her skin was slightly tanned, and her features were well-defined. She exuded a sense of calm confidence. She offered me a warm and genuine smile. "You must be Ms. Stark. Hello, I'm Lidia Murray." I handed her the new slippers I had prepared. "Hi, Lidia. Thank you for attending to my mom over the next few days." "Who's here?" Mom peeked over in my direction. After I explained the situation to her, she unsurprisingly patted my shoulder with a look of distress and complained about my unnecessary spending. I didn't take it to heart and pointed to the guest room next to Mom's bedroom. "This will be your room, Lidia. I've tidied it up for you." She nodded in appreciation as she carrie