Laura took refuge in Berta's room. She didn't have the courage to face her husband and didn't want to know his reaction upon discovering that she refused to share the bed with him. But Laura could hear the man's shouting, and even from afar, she was frightened and felt guilty for making Berta go through that. But she was so scared and sought help from the only person who could assist her. She just hoped the lady wouldn't be punished for helping her.
She breathed a sigh of relief when the lady entered the room whole and well. As if she had just settled a child down.
"Is everything okay? I heard the shouting."
"Yes, dear, with me, he barks but doesn't bite. I practically raised him, he wouldn't dare harm me. But the boss didn't like not finding you in the room. He was furious, but he woul
