Chapter 27 - A Hesitant Farewell
That evening, after putting Maisie to sleep in her warm crib, Ruth knocked gently on the door of Rafe’s study.
She placed a simple white envelope on his desk. "Mr. Rafe, my work here is complete. Maisie is safe, and your health is fully restored. I believe... it is time for me to tender my resignation."
Rafe’s pen froze in mid-air. His hand stiffened. He looked up at Ruth, his dark eyes filling with a sudden, unbearable sense of loss.
"You want to leave, Ruth? Is there something about this home that still makes you uncomfortable? Did I do something wrong?" Rafe asked urgently, his usual composure dissolving.
"Not at all, Mr. Rafe," Ruth smiled gently. "On the contrary, my time here has been the most meaningful chapter of my life. But I entered this home as a guardian with a mission. Now that the mission is accomplished, I must walk my own path."
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Rafe stood up, stepping around the desk until he stood directly before her. In the quiet stillness of the night, he looked deep into the clear, honest eyes that had weathered every storm beside him.
"Ruth... do you truly believe that to Maisie and me, you are just a nanny?" Rafe’s voice vibrated with deep, tender emotion.
