Chapter 781

After the meeting with Stella, Sophie sent Mona back to Fontaine Residence. It was 9 p.m., and Mona was tired. She thought about Thaddeus, who was watching over their grandpa in the hospital. It was probably hard on him too. Bobby and Millie each had a bath with the nanny’s help and slept. Mona was resting on the sofa when Maria came over with a bucket of water for Mona to soak her feet. “Mrs. Fontaine, you’re home. You must be tired, running around all day. Quickly soak your feet.” Maria squatted beside Mona and bent over to take off her socks. She grabbed Mona’s feet and put them in the bucket of water, then looked up and said with a smile, “Mrs. Fontaine, I added some Chinese herbs meant for relieving fatigue, as you taught me. Is the water temperature alright?” Mona’s feet were warmed by the hot water, and she was touched. She said gratefully to Maria, “It’s just right. Thanks for your concern, Maria.” “Heh, you’re too polite. Why are you thanking me? You’ve always trea