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I waved at Ms. Blackwood as she finished up for the day. She was in a brighter mood today. I was in a brighter mood too.
I was done for the day. A few minutes to lunch. Enid was not yet back from his office and the mansion just seemed empty now he was away.
I just couldn't wait to try out those tips Vanessa gave me about improving my relationship with my husband.
I was ready to have a spin around this whole new axis.
Before I could reach the stairs, the front door went open and Enid got in with Chase by his side. As always, Chase was the sunny one and Enid was the dark one.
Chase had a broad smile on his face when he saw me standing by the landing and Enid momentarily froze in his tracks when he saw me. Or was it just in my head?
Was it in my head he glanc
