During Dominic Waverly’s crowded engagement dinner, housemaid Maya approached his table to place water down for his elderly German shepherd, Bruno.
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Chapter 14
Victoria asked to attend Bruno’s burial.
I said no.
Not punishment.
The burial was private.
Months later she sent a note to Maya.
I gave Maya the choice.
She read it.
Victoria apologized for tying her hands.
For blaming Bruno.
For treating her job as permission to control her.
Specific.
Good.
Maya folded the note.
“What do you want to do?”
“Nothing.”
“Okay.”
No forced answer.
Weeks later, Maya asked for Victoria’s address.
I gave it.
She sent one sentence back.
I accept that you are sorry. I do not want contact.
Clear.
May you like
Victoria respected it.
That mattered more than a second apology.
