There's No Door Left to Knock On

Synopsis

Joseph noticed that I no longer reported everything to him. After signing the lease for my new place, it only hit me later that I hadn't told him I was moving. When my best friend's wedding invitation allowed a plus-one, I showed up alone and gave a generous gift. Even when my mother was hospitalized for surgery, I handled the transfer and signed all the paperwork by myself. When Joseph found out right after stepping off stage, he frowned. "Your mom was sick? Why didn't you tell me? I know people. I could've helped you arrange everything." The words slipped out before I could stop myself. "I can handle it on my own. I won't trouble you. Thank you." The moment I said it, we both froze. After all, just half a month ago, I was still the "live-in nanny" he looked down on. Even things like what brand of cigarettes to buy or what time dinner should be ready, I had to text him and ask.