Chapter 53

“Madam, you’re awake!” Edith was preparing dinner. She smiled deeply when she saw me coming downstairs. “Did you sleep well last night? Mr. Pelham went to the office at noon and asked us not to disturb you.” My legs were sore, so it took me some time to walk to the dining table. “I slept well, Edith. That herbal concoction that you got is quite effective.” I just didn’t know what Edith would think of herself in the future. She encouraged her future son-in-law to have sex with his then-wife. She would probably regret it. It would be even more difficult for Henry to pursue Laurel. Since Edith had witnessed my relationship with Henry, she would oppose ‌Laurel getting involved with him in the future. “Madam, men are like that. As long as you can satisfy his needs in bed, he will give you his whole heart.” Edith even gave me such advice! “Yeah, but Henry isn’t the kind of man who will be tied down. Maybe he’ll stay loyal after he finds a special someone in the future,” I said while ea