Bailey had returned home after making sure to take Carla to a safe place.

She had made sure no one could hurt her daughter.

Not on her watch. She concluded.

Bailey walked in tiredly, trudging through the front door. Her shoulders slumped, and her eyes looked castes downward.

The housekeeper, Natalie, noticed her distress immediately and rushed to her.

"Mrs Aston ma'am, what is wrong?!". Natalie said. A look of concern spread all over her face.

Bailey forced a weak smile and tried to brush off her worries.

"It's okay Natalie. I'm just tired. It's been a long day". Bailey lied to cover up and make Natalie less worried.

But...