THE NANNY

eparing the bed for my mom, my phone buzzed.

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son himself. My excitement quickly turned to nerves. Meeting Gerald Thompson wasn't just intimidating-it was te

oth exhausted and determined to make a good impression. I chose the best outfit I had-a mode

guard escorted me inside. This time, I was led

an imposing mahogany desk, his sharp gray eyes immediately locking onto me. He didn't bother

e said coldly, not botheri

eping my voice steady des

studying me like I was an unsatisfactory business proposal. Finally,

d with my heart skip

me nanny. You will handle her daily routine, ensure she remains disciplined, and report d

allowing har

nto this house. You will not overstep your boundaries. And under no circumstances are you t

a slap, but I kept m

ect nothing less than perfection. I

ickly, the words rushing out

y. Without another word, he stood, smoothing the lapels of his impeccably tailored

hind him as he strode out of the room, leaving me standing there with my head spinning.I heard the sound of car doors opening and s

her expression unreadable. "You'l

ed. Gerald Thompson was as cold and intimidating as I'

ad to do was

ht to my mother's room. She was sitting up in bed, her frail hands

able to contain my exci

with

beside her, taking her hands in mine as I explained the details. "It's for a very wealthy family-Gerald Thompson's daughter

"But you'll be living there

, I promise. I'll bring food from the estate, too. They'll be fe

dded. "I'm proud of you, Kayla. You'

of why I was doing this. I kissed her forehead,

my nerves warring with determination. Dr. Melvin gre

lls. "She'll return this afternoon. In the meantime, you're to prepare her lunch. Sh

Cooking wasn't my strong suit, but I was willing

ned Laura's favorite lunch was a simple pasta dish with

f maidens around, let them know if you nee

dow that let in streams of natural light. The bed was plush and inviting, with soft linens that looked lik

ed, gesturing to the connecting door. "You'll ne

e smooth wood of the desk. The room w

nch needs to be ready by noon. You'll find Laur

acious room. I sat on the edge of the bed, letti

I couldn't help but feel a spark of hope. For the first time in a long time,

ughter though it s