The Housemaid's Secret

Men are all the same—in the beginning, they trip over themselves to give you anything you want, but then eventually, they take you for granted.

I often appreciate how he makes me feel so heard.

You’ve been in worse situations than this and come out of it.

There’s one room that is entirely books, and I am vaguely reminded of that scene in Beauty and the Beast when Belle is taken into the book room.

I hope this little incident doesn’t make it into his weekly phone call with mom and dad.

It’s a relief that I don’t have to tell him everything, but sometimes I wish he would press me.

Will you be over tonight?

Even though I already arranged with Douglas to come over to the penthouse tonight to bring groceries and clean, he always confirms with a text message. He’s extremely organized.

swear to God, he must be making these names up off the top of his head.

knows exactly where I live and somehow knows my first name. Probably my last name too.

beauty is less easily perceived when it’s in an unassuming setting.”