Chapter 1031

Jonah felt overwhelmingly joyful. No matter how busy with work he was, there was always someone waiting for him at home with the lights on. His wife and child were the embodiment of his happiness.
This was what he wanted all his life.
Jonah held Hailey in his arms, spreading his palm on her belly. “You’re almost six months along now. The pregnancy will be rough on you. You should go to sleep earlier, and I’ll try to get back home sooner every day.”
He’d returned home at 8:00 pm, which wasn’t that late, but he usually returned home at 6:00 pm to make dinner.
Hailey smiled. “You’ve worked hard today, Mr. Pilsner. Go take a shower upstairs.”
“You should come with me,” Jonah said.
Hailey was still holding her pencil. “I’ll go once I’m done with this sketch.”
Jonah looked at the design sketches spread before her. “Alright. I’ll head up to the bathroom first.”
After he left, Dolores came over with a bowl. “Here’s your soup, Mrs. Pilsner.”
Hailey took it. “Thank you, Ms. Pena.”
“You haven’t told Mr. Pilsner that Ms. Conway’s here today, Mrs. Pilsner,” Dolores said.
“Why are you suddenly bringing this up?”
Dolores lowered her voice into a whisper. “This is just a reminder, Mrs. Pilsner. Ms. Conway is a young woman who’s still at school, with a beautiful face and an attractive body.
“You took her here and allowed her to live with your husband. What if something happens? I’m not doubting Mr. Pilsner’s integrity, but you have no way of knowing who has good intentions these days.
“I’ve often seen things like this happen when I worked for wealthy families.”
Hailey knew that Dolores had said this for her sake. She smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ve thought of that before.”
“Why haven’t you given Mr. Pilsner a heads-up, then?” Dolores asked in surprise.
“I kept silent because I wanted to see what she’d do,” Hailey said. “I didn’t want to alert her.”
Rebecca should’ve gone to sleep at eight, but she was still awake. She knew that Jonah was back.
She had seen Jonah’s car pull in from where she stood by the window. Now, she stood by the door, watching as Jonah came upstairs alone.
The chance she’d been waiting for was here.
She walked over to the mirror in her room. The guest room she stayed in was luxurious and equipped with everything she’d need. She had. soaked in a rose petal milk bath for an hour until her skin was smooth, and she smelled divine.
She put on a silk nightgown and her hair cascade down her shoulders. Her innocent and
adorable features, paired with vel
great body, would ensnare all men
Now that her chance was here, it was time for her to strike.
She walked over to the master bedroom and knocked. No sound came out, so she opened the door and walked in.
There was no one in the bedroom, but she heard splashing sounds in the bathroom. Evidently, Jonah was in there, taking a shower.
Rebecca’s heart pounded. Hailey was still downstairs-this was her chance!
She straightened out her gown and knocked.
Jonah was showering, water droplets bouncing off his skin. When he heard
someone knock on the door, he called, “Hailey!”
Rebecca heard him, but she remained silent. She wanted Jonah to think she was Hailey, and opening her mouth would ruin it.