The next day, Xavier and Anastasia sat down for breakfast. Their meals were immediately served by the other maids, who had already heard how their colleagues had been blacklisted due to their disrespect towards his wife.
The atmosphere was tense, each maid moving with careful precision, aware that any misstep could result in a similar fate.
They had also been shocked that Xavier would bring a wife home so suddenly, but since it was none of their business, they simply did their jobs while casting occasional glares at Anastasia. Despite their resentment, they couldn't risk hurting her, knowing they didn't want to end up blacklisted like the last two maids.
"Have you brought a woman home before?" Anastasia suddenly asked Xavier.