In My Desperate Time

Turning around, I see my dress burning.

It burns very quickly because it's made of silk.

Without any hesitation, I quickly take off the dress and jump to the side.

Frances and old Mr. Louis notice the sound and rush over. They see me standing there with a panicked expression.

I am wearing leggings inside, but I still feel a little embarrassed when old Mr. Louis comes over.

But right now, I'm not in the position to care about that.

If it weren't for my quick reaction, I probably would have died because of the fire.

The dress burns out quickly, and the entire room is filled with a pungent smell.

"What's going on? Are you alright, Jane?"

Frances walks over and looks at me anxiously.

I shake my head, but my gaze is locked onto Hilda.

happens, but it happens the moment I turn

I pick up the pot. My dress is probably ignited

don't know how it touches

know. I didn't see anything. You should ask Hilda about this," I

shakes her head at me and says, "It's none of my business. I only

ankle-length dress got caught by the gas range? Come up with a better excuse. Otherwise,

one would have done this except

happen if she continues to live here. I won't even be able

do that. Frances, do you believe me?"

purses his lips tightly without saying anything. He may be thinking about what is actually going

this, Hilda suddenly clenches her fists, her eyes filled with determination as

I do such a terrible thing? Jane, even if you

I set her up?

that I risk my life

more and

I know how

sweating on my back until

still leaping. She firmly says, "Since none of you believe me, I'll prove it to you.

her skirt and places