The color drained from her face. "What?" Her voice went sharp, almost shrill. "Why?"
Then, as if realizing how desperate she sounded, she forced a laugh. "Is this because of last night? Stella, I swear, it was just a misunderstanding! It won’t happen again. Please, just give me another chance!"
I shook my head. Her smile faded, and in its place, something uglier flickered across her face, resentment, maybe even hatred.
"Employment is a two-way decision," I said evenly. "After spending time with you, I’ve decided you’re not the right fit for this household. I’ll be hiring a new nanny next month. This isn’t a discussion, it’s a notice."
With that, I stood up, pushing my chair back neatly and walked out of the dining room. I needed air.
After running for a while, I slowed down and pulled out my phone. The house had security cameras, something only my mother and I knew about.
We never had much reason to check them. The household had always been peaceful and nothing out of the ordinary ever happened.
Until now.
For the first time, I had a reason to go through the footage.