When Sabrina woke up, the room was still dark.
It was late at night when Nelson brought her home.
She was out of energy, so she let him bathe her. Suddenly, she came to a realization, wondering who between them was the one being drugged.
A gentle knock sounded, and Joanna's voice came from outside.
"Mrs. Tucker, are you awake?"
"Come in," Sabrina said.
She noticed her voice was very hoarse.
Joanna entered and drew the curtains. The light was so bright that Sabrina struggled to open her eyes.
Joanna was momentarily stunned when she saw Sabrina's appearance. Since she started working at Nelson's place, she knew Sabrina was an absolute stunner.
Now, Sabrina's long hair was draped over her shoulders. She wore pajamas with a wide neckline with the top sliding down one shoulder, revealing her flawless skin.
The faint hickeys left on her would make any woman envious of her. Even the bruises on her face didn't diminish her beauty. Instead, it evoked one's pity.
"Mrs. Tucker, you must be tired."
Joanna was happy for her.
She walked up to the bed and smiled, saying, "Mr. Tucker wants me to apply some ointment for you."
"It's okay. I can do it."
Sabrina felt embarrassed under Joanna's gaze and subconsciously pulled up the collar of her pajamas.
"Let me do it. You can have your lunch after I'm done applying it. It's already 1:00 pm."
Sabrina didn't expect that she would sleep until the afternoon. She lay against the headboard as Joanna applied the ointment. Joanna was gentle when she applied the cold ointment on her face.
"I started working here after you married Mr. Tucker, so I know your hardships. Things change between a man and a woman once they've become intimate."
Sabrina looked up at Joanna.
She recalled that Nelson was very cold toward her during the first year of their marriage.
Joanna was more anxious than Sabrina as she said, "When Mr. Tucker returns, you must wear pretty clothes and flaunt them before him."
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