Chapter 39

I turned around and wanted to go upstairs. Unexpectedly, Edith stopped me and said embarrassedly, “Madam, can I take half a day off? I have a family issue that I need to deal with. You can deduct my wages.” I had no choice but to stop, turn around, and look down at Edith with concern. “What happened? I’ll give you a ride since I’m also heading out.” “Oh, it’s alright, Madam. I’ll just take a taxi back home.” Edith was embarrassed to accept my offer. I said in a gentle voice, “It’s not easy hailing a cab here. I’ll send you home. Just give me 10 minutes to change.” Ten minutes later, I drove Edith out of Maple Villas. I pretended not to know where Edith lived and asked her for her address before heading there. Along the way, I chatted with Edith. She told me a lot about Laurel and Zachary, but she didn’t know the reason for their fight this time. I thought that it might be something Laurel was too ashamed to share with her mother. As I approached Edith’s neighborhood, I spotted Z