Chapter 20

Maya and Shelly were in similar states of disarray. Their hair and clothes were a mess, and there were marks

left behind by the spatula Mia had used.

“Mrs. Barrett will stand up for me!” Maya shrieked.

“But you’re in the Barrett residence right now, and Grandma Laura is the one who has the final say. Do you think she’ll believe you guys or me?

“I’m warning you two. Don’t try to mess with me, or you won’t be getting off so easily next time,” Mia growled.

Shelly gulped with a look of despair. She knew Mia was right. Laura would definitely believe Mia, that bitch!

After saying her piece, Mia walked out of the kitchen.

Maya and Shelly crumpled to the floor. They were forced to suffer such treatment without being able to get

even.

teeth, Maya fumed, “I won’t be forgetting this! Just you

in a corner outside the kitchen. He had

retreating figure. He

outnumbered

what just happened proves that Ms. Lane did indeed frame Ms. Mia.

if Ms. Lane tries to

functioning brain, she

before leaving.

to the living room, she acted like nothing

and took their seats,

said to one of the Barretts’ household staff, “Martha, get that brat in here. It’s time for dinner. Why isn’t he here in the dining room? Where has

a bowl of soup. “Have some soup, Grandma. It’s such a shame that I spilled

making for you.”

Timothy came to dinner. In fact, she figured he was

What matters is your hand. What if it leaves

concern made Mia feel a bit guilty. She set down her cutlery and said, “Grandma, I want to talk to you

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looked up and asked,

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