Chapter 217

Why was it that in each one of those two choices, she would be the one with the most disadvantage?

The sound of rapid knocks came from the living room, breaking Hailey out of her train of thought.

Was Kendrick back? She frowned. But Kendrick would never knock at the door. Was it one of the maids?

She got up from the couch and left the closet.

And why was she knocking so frantically?

Hailey's frown deepened as she walked toward the door. Whoever was standing outside must have sensed her approach because the knock stopped instantly.

She held the doorknob and pull the door open to be met by a frantic maid. It was the maid from a while ago.

"M–Madam," the maid stuttered. "It— It's Master. Master is back and he wants to see you downstairs."

Huh? Kendrick was back? He was finally back. Why did he return late? And why did he want her to come downstairs? And why was the maid this anxious? Was she still shaken by Sharon's bullying?

"Madam, he said now," the maid added. "Th–They're waiti