Chapter 244

That came as a huge blow to Summer.

Cleaning wasn't just as simple as sweeping the floors and wiping the windows. Instead, she had to clean the entire manor thoroughly, so an additional day of it was a big deal to her.

Summer wanted to ask for Caroline's forgiveness so that she could spare her the extra day, but when she met the latter's fierce glare, she cowered and dared not say a word.

She felt very wronged. She had never been treated like this before in her whole life. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back with sheer will.

Unfortunately for her, Caroline noticed how dismal she looked.

Had Summer obediently accepted the punishment, things would have ended there. But when Caroline saw how wronged and aggrieved Summer looked, her rage was stoked.

"What? Are you about to cry now? Are you not happy about the punishment? Why are you crying?"

"I'm not, Mom."

"How dare you say you're not? Look at you. You look just like those wenches off the side of the road, and