While cracking melon seeds, the maid animatedly talked to her friends.

"You know, it's such a shame about my previous employer! That young woman is so sophisticated, it's clear she had never known hardship. Sadly, she married a horrible man. That man is not only broke, but he also brought his love child home and made her take care of the kid! He seems kind and easygoing, but how could he do such a terrible thing to his wife? And the poor woman didn't even object; she consented to taking care of the boy... Then, the boy fell ill last night. The man was not around. He was on a business trip, so she had to tend to the boy alone... She's capable, but I'm not up for that!"

The maid paused briefly and went on, “Luckily, I got out of there as soon as I could! Otherwise, there is bound to be a lot of trouble ahead!"

Just as the other women there with her were about to chime in, they noticed Elissa standing not far away.

Seeing their expressions shift, the maid turned to look as well.