The Bride Widow
Chapter 31: Ch 31: The new caretaker? - Part 2

Chapter 31: Ch 31: The new caretaker? - Part 2

Sharon’s confident smile made it look like she could handle anything.

It made her look confident and admirable. But it also irritated Anabella a little to have her private space be filled with another omega’s scent.

"I see! So, you are the new caretaker? Just wait a minute! I need you to do something for me."

Anabella gestured for Sharon to stay where she was before she quickly entered the supply closest and brought out scent-neutralizing spray.

She handed the bottle to Sharon with a straight face, and then she looked the female dead in the eyes when she spoke,

"Got to work! Make sure this place is sparkling clear and free of any scent by the time you leave. Having too many scents around might make me sick."

Anabella pointed out without looking at the female maid in front of her.

Her words made Sharon’s eyes twitch, and she clutched the spray she had been given a little tighter in her arms.

"Excuse me, but I don’t think you heard me correctly. I said that I am your new."

"I know, and I heard. That is why I gave you that job to do. It is a part of what your contract says you need to do. So, get to work and make me something to eat once you are done."

Anabella did not show any signs of showing jealousy or aggression. She looked resigned as she allowed Sharon to do whatever she wanted.

It made Sharon burn with jealousy, but she did what she had been asked. Sharon could have used this to her advantage if she had played her cards correctly.

...

’Stupid omega who thinks she is the boss because she is Daniel’s legal wife! Just wait and see! Daniel is mine, and I will sneak him back from under you. Ugh, this is so frustrating.’

The more Sharon cleaned up her scent, the angrier she felt about all this. She could feel her temper rising as she was made to clean up more.

But just when she thought she was about to give in and murder Anabella, a familiar scent reached Sharon’s nose, and she relaxed.

"Mother, what are you doing here? Are you supposed to be here? Won’t you get in trouble for coming here like this?"

James asked confusedly. He tilted his head toward the right side to show his confusion, and Sharon wanted to take him into her arms instantly.

"My puppy! Don’t worry! Mama is here because she is supposed to be. Your father asked me to be the caretaker for you and our home, and I agreed. So, here I am. I will take care of you from now on.

You will no longer complain about being alone all the time."

Sharon smiled as she held her arms out for James to snuggle into. She needed the kid to calm her down before a physical mistake was made.

James looked happy to hear this but also confused and scared.

"Father did that? I-I am happy to have you here, but I don’t like that you are a caretaker. Also, won’t Anabella feel awkward because of you?"

James asked, and Sharon felt tense when she heard *her* son say these words. He sounded like he was worried for that bitch who stole everything from Sharon.

’H-How dare she! Was taking my husband away from me insufficient, and now she wants to aim for my son, too? I won’t let her do this! James and Daniel are minds, and I will not let anyone else have them.’

Sharon tightened her grip on the young alpha in her arms, and James let out a hurt voice.

It made Sharon awake enough to let go of him instantly.

"I am sorry, James. I did not mean to hold on to you that harshly. Are you feeling alright? Would you like me to bring you something?"

The omega smothered the kid with everything she had, but James felt even more awkward.

Especially since he could smell Anabella’s lingering pheromones within his mother’s harsher scent.

"No, I am fine! Can you let me go? I need to go to the washroom...."

James made an excuse to be let down, and his mother immediately let him down. Finally, breathing became easier, and James took a deep breath.

"You don’t have to hold it in, James. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out. I will do my best to make you comfortable."

The older female said, and it should have reassured James. But all he felt was a sense of dread in the bottom of his heart.

"I see! I will let you know if I want something, mother. I need to head out now."

James spoke before he headed down the wrong corridor. His feet led him toward Anabella’s room, and the kid paused before standing at her door.

A single knock was all he needed to do to tell the older omega that he was there and wanted to talk to her.

But speaking words in front of Anabella felt like a foreign concept.

’Tsk, since when did I become a coward like this? I used to be able to yell and curse at Anabella whenever I wanted to, but now my feet won’t even move!’

Despite his destination, James forced himself to step forward one step at a time until he reached the doorknob and twisted it open.

The door had been left unopened, and Anabella was lying on her bed, her eyes focused on the screen of her phone.

She either did not notice when James entered her room, or she did not care enough to react. It became clear that it was the second option within seconds.

"So, what are you here for? Is there anything I can help you with? As you can see, I am quite busy at the moment. If you want something, please come back and talk to me later. I will hear you out then."