Chapter 76

Mary was in the kitchen, helping the cook prepare lunch, when the woman took the opportunity to ask:

"What exactly is your role in the house?"

"I will be the nanny for the Monteiro couple’s baby," Mary replied in a gentle tone as she finished chopping some vegetables.

"That’s good! Dona Jussara will need help, especially now that she’s facing health problems."

Mary raised her eyes, surprised, but decided not to ask anything. Perhaps in time things would become clearer, if it became n