Chapter 47

Hearing that, the woman nodded slightly, but her eyes were still sizing up Victoria. She hadn't heard a word from Henry about this—when did he suddenly get a girlfriend, and even bring her straight home? Victoria walked into the kitchen to pour hot water for them, then went upstairs to change out of her pajamas before coming back down. "I'm really sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. It's just... I ran into some unexpected stuff, so I had no choice but to stay here temporarily. I know it's inconvenient for you, and I'll move out as soon as I can." Now that the owners were back, there was no reason for her to stay. "It's fine, really. This place is just sitting empty most of the time anyway, having someone around actually brings it to life a bit," the woman said casually. That was pretty much what Henry had said too. The woman's eyes lingered on Victoria, and the moment she saw her, she had a feeling—Victoria wasn't just any girl. Some people just carry a certain aura, and you can tell instantly