BRIELLE

"Thank the goddess you're back!" Tania cried, running into my arms for a hug. I held her close, embracing my sweet maid, who had tears in those googly eyes of hers.

She didn't even allow us to step into the mansion fully. She spotted me at the entrance and just dived into my arms for a squeeze.

"Don't you ever leave like that again. Even if you want to go away from this place, please take me along," Tania said, sniffing while lifting herself from the hug.

I gave a smile at her and said, patting her shoulder, "I am not leaving. I am here to stay."

She gasped...