Chapter 34 I've Been Pregnant and Divorced

I had considered the possibility of encountering Dominic Hawthorne again after my release, but I hadn't expected it to happen so soon. Hiding behind a pillar, I overheard hotel staff rushing out, showering someone with flattery. From their conversation, I realized this hotel belonged to the Hawthorne family. As I waited for them to leave, my phone suddenly rang. It was Angie. I didn't dare answer, so I quickly rushed into the lobby. The moment I stepped inside, Angie was there, scrutinizing me. Once she confirmed I was Lydia Fairchild, she immediately began assigning tasks. Angie carried herself like a top executive, treating me more like a servant than an assistant. Beyond fetching materials and inspecting construction, she even had me buy her water and take out the trash. Despite these tasks exceeding an assistant's duties, it was still better than prison, so I complied without complaint. Seeing my compliance, Angie shamelessly piled on personal errands. At noon, she left for lunch,