CHAPTER 135

As the days dragged on, Antonia found herself feeling more and more isolated in the lake house. She had decided to stay behind after the man's departure, feeling uncertain about how to handle the situation. The whole ordeal left her feeling like a hidden mistress, trapped in the man's house with a sense of unease and confusion.

During one of the lonely evenings in the lake house, Antonia sat down with Joe, the maid assigned to help her during her stay. They had become companions of sorts, both trying to navigate the complexities of the situation surrounding Megan's kidnapping.

"Joe, have you heard anything from the mansion?" Antonia asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Joe looked sympathetic as she replied, "I'm afraid not, Miss Antonia. The master hasn't been very communicative since he left. We're all quite worried about Miss Megan and him too."

Antonia sighed, feeling the weight of the uncertainty. "I just can't wrap my head around all of this. It's as if I'm caught in some s