Violet raised her eyes. She noticed Regina seated in a wheelchair, and peered out the window. The old woman discreetly brushed away her tears. Clearly, she was crying.Howard stood motionless behind her for a long time. He had a grave and sorrowful look. After a long silence, he said, "What if I to
His harsh words echoed in her mind, slicing through her emotions like a sharp blade.She made her way back to the living room quietly, sitting there and losing herself in her thoughts.Alfred Jensen, Howard's butler, spotted her as he was switching off the lights. He gently called out, "Miss?"Viole
Violet perceived herself as utterly vulnerable, like prey easily manipulated. He maneuvered his body with ease, as if shaping dough, and left her with no way out. Her eyes reflected a surprising sense of despair, which penetrated his chest and reached deep into his heart.His anger dissipated comple
She patiently waited for Howard and Regina to leave before raising her head. She had been feigning eating breakfast the whole time, ignoring everything else, just waiting for their departure so she could dispose of the soup.The butler wasn’t around. Lucius was the only there, making it an ideal tim
In a state of alarm, Violet blurted out, "The soup I had this morning wasn't an aphrodisiac!"With a giggle close to her ear, Lucius taunted, "What made you think the soup you had this morning was an aphrodisiac?""It's because of you..." Violet started, then realized he had only said 'aphro' and 's
She cast a pleading look at Lucius, but he deliberately avoided her eyes and remained silent.Feeling at a loss for words, Violet realized their situation was complicated. Since they shared the same room, explaining their lack of a romantic relationship would likely not be believed, even if it were
Violet felt something click in her brain when he said, "I already knew his intentions the moment he made that decision."She scolded herself for underestimating his sharp intellect and his knack for analyzing complex situations. Curiously, she asked, "Then, why..."His expression was veiled with a m
"I'm okay," Violet reassured, running her fingers through her hair.Since they had a shared history of growing up together, she found it difficult to dismiss him outright.Oliver seemed not to hear her reassurance. He looked at her intently, concern evident in his voice. "Where have you been? Why wa