Chapter 278 Concern

Leona's POV I glanced at Mr. Z standing there in a daze and quietly slipped out. As soon as I closed the door, I felt a bit annoyed with myself. He was the owner of the estate—did what he liked really need my concern? I really talked too much. But then I glanced at the flowers in the vase, which hadn't yet been replaced and were already slightly withered after just one day, and I didn't regret what I'd said. If a flower didn't even have the freedom to bloom, then it certainly wouldn't be happy. The estate felt especially quiet today. After finishing my daily chores, I took some time to visit Dagger's home. Mabel was as warm as ever, pulling me close and looking me over from head to toe. "Sandy, how's work? You look like you're in better spirits than a few days ago." I smiled and shook my head. "Work's going smoothly. Everyone's been taking good care of me." After hesitating for a moment, I still tried to ask, "Mabel, I wanted to ask if someone has, well, expended a lot of me