Until Love Breaks Through

In the crisp autumn air outside, Laura stood at the threshold, her fingers clutching the strap of her leather bag so tightly that her

y apron tied neatly around her waist. The housekeeper took in Laura's figure,

sition," Laura said softly, her voice stea

said, stepping aside and opening the door. Laura stepped into the grand foyer, her heels clicking lightly agai

hed living room. The muted upholstery tones and soft lighting gave the room a cozy yet refined feel. Sitting in a plush arm

tative. She gestured to a chair across from her, her sharp eyes observ

on her but didn't falter, keeping her expression neutral. Her heart, however, was anything but calm. Thoughts raced through her mind, e

ircase just as John appeared, his frame tall and confident, his movements casual yet purposeful. His dark hai

me. He extended a hand, his expression polite and professional. "Hello, I'm John. You must be Kaira." She had to lie abo

er voice steady though her heart pounded like a drum. She couldn't help but search his face for any flicker of recog

le. "These are the terms of the position. We can go over them toge

angled in a web of worry and determination. Does he not recognize me? she wondered, her stomach twis

self to focus. She had to play her part perfe

to you properly," John said, calm but firm

front of her. I'll be working full-time, with no days off. And as

fixed on hers. "And you have

said witho

lid a crisp document toward her. "This is the confidential

scanned the paper, then signed her

will be your phone while you're here. It's pre-programmed with essential numbers a

eving her phone from her bag. John took it, his expr

tos, no videos-nothing that could compromi

poken trust in her. The exchange left the air heavy with unspoken

is episodes. He sat on the cold, bare floor, his legs shackled in heavy chains. His head hung low, and his fingers traced

is body trembled, and his gaze darted away, fear etched into his features. "Daniel," John's voice c

to padded walls and chains. Compassion swelled in her chest, but she steadied herself, refusing to let h

er and his son. With a reluctant nod, he gest

iliar object around Laura's neck-a scarf, its color strikingly similar to his favorite toy scarec

Daniel reached out a hand and gently touched the fabric o

else," Laura said warmly.

iel murmured, his words tend

ell, if you want, I can be your friend too. Let's sta

lied, his smile

his with unwavering kindness. "Daniel... What

s as if they'd known each other for years instead of mere moments. Daniel's lau

t of magic. John's heart swelled as he observed the connection blooming before him. For the firs

etails later, John sa