Chapter 8: The past(2)

THERE IS AN INTRUDER IN THE MANOR!

That was the only thing on her senses. Her fragile feet got stiff and her heart began to throb precipitously in her chest.

"Since you're a cute little creature, I'll give you just a chance to leave. Don't turn around, walk backward and disappear. I don't have much patience," His rough voice said. The emotion she felt last night came back. She knows this feeling, and nothing good arises from such a sentiment. She needed to tell Butler Jones.

She followed the man's instructions and dragged her tiny feet backward unhurriedly, they were stiffened on the ground but thankfully they still moved. She curled her palms on her gown as the man's feet came Into view.

"Now run. Don't look at me, not even a glance." Lexi nodded rapidly. Getting a glimpse of the man's feet close to hers, she takes it as a cue to swivel and flee. And she did it successfully without taking a glimpse at him.

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"Uncle Jones! Uncle Jones..." She cried softly as she ran toward him. He