CHAPTER 47

I broke down every now and again, but that was the healing stages of grief and a traumatic experience. Besides, I was still young and there was still life ahead of me. There could be another baby in the future. 'What's her job description?' I asked Halley. 'Oh, assisting with the house work and the making of Mr. Hollen's coffee every morning, or whenever he wants it,' Hannah answered; she was plucky as hell. 'I'm the only one who makes coffee for him in this house, so there must be some kind of misunderstanding here. But I'll clarify it with him when he gets in tonight.' 'Okay, Emma,' Hannah answered coldly with a smirk. She turned back to Halley who seemed surprised by the sudden change. I left the kitchen and let them go about their daily duties. I went outside to the patio for some fresh air, flipping through a magazine and sipping on a glass of orange juice. I'd become bored since I was no longer a maid. I didn't work side-by-side with Halley anymore but I missed talking to