When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 185

Albert whipped around, locking eyes with the maid. “What did you just say?”

The maid shrank back, clearly rattled by the tension rolling off him. “I… I didn’t say anything.”

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work,” she blurted, then hurried off, practically tripping over her own feet. As she rounded the corner, she muttered under her breath, giving herself a light smack on the mouth. “Why couldn’t you just keep quiet? Almost got yourself in serious trouble.”

Albert stood there, mind spinning. He was sure he hadn’t imagined it. What did she mean by “except for Dorothea”?

He was still distracted as he got in his car and started driving. His thoughts were a mess, bouncing everywhere. Suddenly, a white sedan darted out in front of him. He barely hit the brakes in time, heart pounding at the near miss.

The other driver rolled down his window, face twisted in anger. “Are you blind or what? Watch where you’re going!”

“People like you shouldn’t be on the road!”

With a final glare, the driver sped off, tires squealing.

Albert let out a shaky breath and pulled over to the side of the road. He grabbed his phone and called Carola.

“Carola, do you remember that time, when you were little, and you got locked in the attic?”

There was a brief pause. Carola’s voice came back, a little too quick, a little too nervous. “Yeah, I think so. Why are you asking about that?”

“How long were you in there, do you remember?” His tone was casual, but he was listening closely.

“It wasn’t that long, honestly,” she replied, clearly making it up as she went. “Albert, that was ages ago. I barely even remember it.”

Albert felt something heavy settle in his chest.

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