Chapter 283 Pain

Mrs. Vale nodded and smiled sheepishly. "You're the most casual lady of the house I've ever seen."

Upon hearing that, Jean's expression shifted. She calmly said, "I'm not the lady of the house. I'm only staying here temporarily."

Mrs. Vale smiled. She gently said, "Ms. Michaels, you must've quarreled with sir."

Jean frowned. Noticing that, Mrs. Vale immediately pressed her lips together. She dared not say more about that topic. Instead, she said, "I'll get dinner ready."

Nodding, Jean's gaze followed Mrs. Vale as she went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. She gathered her thoughts.

She thought Mrs. Vale seemed peculiar. It was as though she was trying very hard to please Jean.

But she considered it was common for an employee to try to please the employer. So, she let the thought slide.

Dinner was ready an hour later. Mrs. Vale came to call Jean to the dining room for her meal.

As Jean sat at the dining table, she saw Mrs. Vale standing at one side. She said, "Mrs. Vale, only t