Rich Widower Looking for a Wife

The room was not too big, just big enough for a small bed, an old wooden wardrobe, and a small table in the corner. However, for Kiara, the room

ys been bad to Kiara. The woman never cared about the welfare of her family, especially Kiara's father who was now bedridden d

ponsibilities at home made things even harder. Every morning, before going to work, Kiara had to make sure the house was clean. She had to sweep, mop, wash

loud voice was heard from the living ro

r father's condition. Her father, who used to be a strong and spirited man, was now only lying weakly in his bed, unable to move or speak clearly. Kiara

Marlina. The woman only glanced briefly, without saying thank you,

o. And don't stay in the bathroom too long. I'm going out for a w

always had a way to make her life more difficult if she dared to argue. "Yes,

ouse thoroughly before going to work, and when she got home after long working hours,

, Kiara's father was lying in bed, his face pale and his body stiff from the stroke he had suffered a few months

ly as she approached her father's bed. She sat on

to move. "Uuh... Kiara..." her father's voice sounded soft and unclea

the corners of her eyes. "Dad must be strong, okay? Kiara will

r father's hand gently before standing up and leaving the room. Outs

u a servant in this house or w

back her anger. "I was just

her chest. "Your dad is useless. If it weren't for him, I would ha

. "Dad needs treatment! He's sick, and he n

, Kiara. Do you think I want to be trapped with a husband who can't move and a stepdaughter who always makes things

hat came out of Marlina's mouth would make t

eed money again this week. My friends want to

"I already gave you the money last wee

ently. "Find another way. I don't care how. T

ver she said would not change the situation. With a heav

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t was piling up. Her thoughts drifted back to her father's condition and Marlina's demands that continued to gnaw at her.

ed, and Arsenio entered with his signatur

ough her fatigue was clearly visible on her face

next to her. "You look tired

rsenio to pay that much attention to her. "Ah, no... nothing

a. If there's anything I can help you with, don't hesitate t

u, sir. But I can handle it. I

that something was wrong. However, she was grateful that Arsenio didn't press her further. After th

ing worse and Marlina's demands continuing, Kiara felt like her life was on the edge of a cliff. Her only hope was to

at night, even if it meant sacrificing her rest time. However, she knew one thing for sure-she had t