LAYLA'S POV. “Don't worry.” I said to the maids as I took the tray of food from her after having breakfast. “ Just take two days off and instruct the other maids to scrub the floors clean.” “Thank you so much, Luna.” She said, bowing slightly and left as I handed the tray to the maids behind me. “You can take just two hours off.” I said to her as I made my way to the garden to free my mind from my thoughts. At first, I didn't hear him because the rustle of the leaves in my little garden and the sound of the morning birds overpowered the sound of his footsteps. The delicate flowers Del had purchased for me were bathed in golden light as the sun continued to rise. To help me feel like I belonged, he had created this space specifically for me. This place made me feel secure. It serv

