The Housemaid’s Secret

The Housemaid’s Secret

Author: Freida McFadden Listening Length: 9h 44m

It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get wha...

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Chapter 17

SEVENTEEN

Douglas Garrick is behind me.

More specifically, he’s crossing the street. The light is red, and he darts into the crosswalk as a yellow taxi leans hard on its horn. I watch him for a moment, my heart pounding. I had somehow assumed it was Xavier who had been following me, but now I’m not so sure. Was it Douglas all along?

“Hang on a minute,” I say to Brock. “I’ll be right back.”