Mr. Blanchet’s mood swung like a pendulum; one minute he was raising hell, and the next he was talking to Ellinor in soft whispers.

Ellinor stifled a yawn and responded, “She needs to learn and needs to challenge herself. Otherwise, how is your sis gonna survive out there? What if she can’t even get married?”

Theo patted her head in agreement, “Yeah, time to throw her in the deep end.”

Devin was speechless.

Was Mr. Blanchet really such a loose cannon?

Theo turned his face, and any trace of a smile was gone. He spoke coldly, ‘Where is she? Bring her here!”

Devin answered respectfully, “Ms. Veronica is washing dishes in the kitchen.”

Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of dishes shattering came from the kitchen, almost blowing everyone’s eardrums.

Devin awkwardly continued, “I will fetch Ms. Veronica right away.”

With that, he made a beeline for the kitchen.

the kitchen, dirt–streaked and

temple starting to throb as he asked, “That’s all you

did Veronica notice Ellinor next to

Ellinor nodded in response.

grown up, yet you can’t even do some

I didn’t mean

“You have one

“Alright…”

at his hand. “You go up and take a shower first;

to Ellinor, his demeanor softening instantly as he lightly stroked Ellinor’s cheek, “Be careful

Ellinor nodded, “Alright.”

the mess on the floor and headed

figure disappeared at the top of the stairs, Veronica turned her head and glared at Ellinor

woman! This is all your fault! I got scolded by Theo again because of

ignored her, simply asking,

aback, and she glared back, “What are you even saying? You know I haven’t eaten! You gave all the servants the day off, who’s supposed to

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