-ALIYAH-

I blinked as I tried to process Ashton’s words. What did he mean by keeping me? Did the Connors sell me to him? I stared at Brayden, wondering if he had any involvement, but he seemed just as baffled as I did.

My panic grew as I shifted my gaze to Ashton. “W-what do you mean?”

“I require a caretaker for my mother. She’s getting older and needs constant care.”

A caretaker for his mother? Why would he choose me, instead of simply hiring someone? I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I thought he wanted to keep me as a slave, but I was relieved that he had...