When I heard him say that, I felt a slight chill.
However, I didn't know if he had accepted or rejected me, so I had to clear up my doubts.
“Does that mean I can stay, Mr. Carter?” I said, praying to the moon goddess not to let me suffer another disappointment in my life.
James frowned and looked at Rachelle, who was holding his hand and glancing at us sporadically. He leaned toward the girl and tucked her hair behind her ear.
“Honey, go to your room for a moment. I'll talk to Miss Bridge. Okay?” he said with a gentle smile.
The girl pouted her little lips and nodded.
Immediately, Darla approached, took her by the hand, and silently led her back to the mansion.
Meanwhile, James and I were left completely alone.
The gloomy aura permeated everything in the cabin, mingling with th
