Her tears are his weakness novel

When Samantha woke up , it was already past two in the afternoon .

She reached our and realized she was alone.

Layla had left early Biting up , she noticed a note on the nightstand .

went out jobhunting , I made som Theres pasta in the gej her up where teat After washing up .

Samanthasar down for meal and started her day .

It was the first time in a while she had woken up to a proper meal .

Usually , she grabbed a cookie herself over oedemeditakeout , os spent time rocking something simple .

Eber way , eating always deh like a chore Even though both them were struggling right now , haring someone who cared made life feel a little less difficult Later that afternoon , just before Samantha lets for work , Daylanetcened .

I didnt get a job yet , but I did get the water heater sted , she sai That kind of efficiency was almond shocking Samantha glanced behind Layla and saw wow crying a brand new water beater .

Tehind them stood their landed , who wasted no time grumbling the moment he spotted her .

Its just a damn water heater .

Wan all thing ne still worked , you jest had to be patient necessary ? You pay an so spoiled .

The old Laylandt hold back for a second .

Then why dont you take it and use it yourself ? Samantha pays rent , so why should she put up with a broken water heater ? If you were upfront about this from the start , she wouldnt have rented the place at all Stop trying to scam people ! The beater works , andit gives hot water .

Whits the problem within the landlord retorted .

The problem is that it barely keer is at all.

þest replace it and stop arguing Layla didnt hesitate to call him out as she said , This place bint even worth 500 running your mouth , we wont be renewing when the lease in up .

The land and manered a few complaints under his bath but signaled the workers to hurry up and install the new unit Layla dapped Samantha on the shoulder and said , You should go to work Ill handle things here in pent .

If you keep With Layla taking charge .

Samantha had nothing to worry about When she arrived at the club , everything seemed the same as usual , yet something felt different .

Although she wasnt particularly close with her coworkers , she would at least exchange ) greetings when they sed path Nose , they acted like they had seen a ghost .

Some resided looking at her altogether , pretending she did exist .

If they accidentally made eye contact , they would quiddy burn away and such After what happened that night , one lowesactly what Samantha meant to Lead The fact that the walked out of that phate room unscathed was no small matter .

Logically speaking , with how messy things got , she must have offended him .

However , trying to figure out what a powerhi non like Leonarde was thinking was impossible .

Whether her situation was good or bad , one thing was certain , Samantha was dangerous , and staying away from her win the safest choice .

Luckily , Samantha had a strong mindset .

She didnt care about anything beyondherjab .

She centinued working hard , showing up on time , and leaving en schedule .

After the water heater was replaced , her quality of life improved significantly .

Layla spent her day jobhunting .

She meat has had songs because she always madre Samantha had marks and fruit when she got home , Sametime , she even cooled Life was surprisingly comfortable .

There were moments when Samantha thought that if the were a man , she would many a beatiful and caring worden the Layla in a heartbeat .

Hour wonderful would that be ? Ever since that night , Leonardo had never returned to the club.

Wesday was still a galar , but without beonardo , Bern One med cloudtour Before long , bet coworkers come to the own conclusion .

She wasnt that special after all , Mr.

Garrett showed up twice and lost interest .

Thats all she had going for her ? I used to think she was someone to watch out for , but turns out shes all back and bine .

Yeah , theres nothing special about her .

I told you ! A guy like Mr.

Garren has been around the back .

She was just a pinaing fling .

I dont know what had happened that night , but Im spre she crossed a line , and he lost interest .

** They gossiped freely in the bawak ram , making no natant to keep the voices down .

If Samantha heard , well , that was her problems Samantha bad always kept her head down at the club , avoiding unnecessary trouble .

She never argued , never pushed back , and pretended not to hear the things people said about het To the other , that just made her an easy target She was halfway through changing when a wo Juliet want you to dean up Room II .

she said to do it , just ga Without walling for a response , the comer disappeared down the hall exiged , Samantha se bisa bele brang to the room en the actived , Samantha found Juliet grumbling under her bath .

bedevable ! They trashed the whole damn room and wont reen pay a cleaning der .

We shouldnt even let scumbag customers like this next time .

As she turned , she spotted Samantha .

Get in here and help the cleaners tidy up quared an on the walls , couches , and carpet .

Samantha step closer and other massive cake had been used on the flowing ur „ Spent paper fireworks were stuck to them , wedged into the couch sea .

Cigarette but had been put out on the table , some Boating in half empty glasses Chipte 11 22 Samantha Besitated and tried to refuse .

Juliet , this hot my job … Cant you see that the cleaners are swamped ? If you cant even handle this , then get lost ! Just looking at you annoys me .

Juliet had never liked her , but ever since Leonardo had taken notice of her , that dislike had turned into open hostility .

She hadnt dared to fire Samantha before , just in case he came back for her .

an event to get ad of het .

Now that he hadnt shown up in a while , she was clearly looking for an excus Samantha bit her lips .

She had no choice if she wanted to keep this job .

Tpt it help .

Maka in quick .

We need this room ready for business tonight She worked alongside the cleaning staff , scrubbing , mopping , and picking up trash .

By the time they finished , it was almost 4:00 am .

She had already been exhausted after her regular shift .

Now , after hours of cleaning , her back ached so badly she felt like she might collaput .

Her phone was filled with messages from Layla , asiding when she was coming home .

Her shift had ended at 3:00 am , so she should have been home by now .

Samantha replied , On my way .

She stepped outside the club , ready to halla cab .

As she moved to the curb , her eyes landed on a familiar olding Maybach packed nearby , It looked just like Leonardos car , However , it was a luxury brand .

Plenty of rich men came to the club , so it wasnt a rare sight .

She brushed in off and opened a rideshare app to book a ride .

Suddenly , the cat started up .

It pulled forward slowly , tolling to a stop right in front of her .