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Marie felt that since Alice was able to teach Caroline well, Alice would not be an ill-mannered person.

When Holland heard her words, he scoffed and replied. “That’s because Caroline is one of the Knights. It’s in her genes. If Alice is her biological mother, she will be as dumb as her mother.”

Alice had a grim expression when she heard it. She could not care less if they talked behind her back. However, she was upset that Caroline was dragged into this. The way she could hear them from outside meant that Caroline could overhear the conversation too if she was on the second floor.

Not wanting to listen to it anymore, Alice pushed open the door.

Since Holland was still mad about what she did, he gave a long face and scoffed when he saw her. On the other hand, Marie looked awkward. She stood up and greeted Alice, “You’re back, Alice.”

“Hello, Old Mr. and Mrs. Knight.” She greeted them politely but with a distant tone.

Marie was surprised since she did not expect Alice to address them in such a way. “Oh dear, you don’t have to be so distant with us. After all, you’re Ethan’s wife. Just call us Grandpa and Grandma. You must be tired from all the outings. Let me get the servant to prepare some fruits for you.”

“Thank you, Old Mrs. Knight.” Alice looked at her and smiled. Her tone remained the same.

Marie was startled as she looked at Alice. Initially, she thought Alice was upset because she had heard what Holland said. “Don’t mind his words. Alice.

spoke, she still had a smile plastered on her face. Although she was not offended by Holland’s words, she felt that some things were better to be

marriage was fake. Moreover, they were getting a divorce soon. Hence, there was no way she and Ethan would have a child, nor would her child have anything to

how Alice spoke to Rosy but also how she addressed

things seemed unlike what she had expected. At that point, Alice kept her distance from the Knights and had no intention of maintaining a close relationship with

the first time Marie had ever encountered such a situation. After all, those noble people would never have such an

standing there quietly, neither upset nor dissatisfied. However, he could feel an aggressive aura coming from her. It was so intense that it felt like she could wipe out everything into

has such an intense aura when she is just a useless woman, thought Holland as he

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for Rosy, who was quiet throughout the conversation, her

have the strength to kill them, but she always held back against Rosy for the sake of Caroline. Yet, she was not one to

not make things awkward. “If you have any spare time. I hope we can finish things as soon as possible.” After all, her priority to return was to deal with her marriage with Ethan. The result would be

quickly nodded, seemingly as if she was afraid that Alice would spill

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