Chapter 24: I Beg You

Journee’s POV

I don’t know what happened.

One moment, I was putting on fake smiles, introducing my father to some guests whose name I don’t remember.

Next, I find my father in the pond. It has been freshly stocked with Koi. It’s a lucky thing, I guess. At least he didn’t hit his head and have a concussion.

However, no one seems to understand that my father cannot swim!

A few of the household staff have come forward to help him, urging him to reach out to the rescue buoy they have thrown in. I scream and lunge forward to dive in and save my father.

Several hand hold me back.

“You’ll only soil your dress. Wait for the servants to handle the matter, dear.” A distinguished looking man told me.

“No harm, no foul. Every party needs a little drama to make it exciting.” A lady around my age winked at me.

I felt like screaming at them, but no sound escapes my lips. What on earth is wrong with these people?! How cruel can they be? Is that how they garnered their wealth? By having a sadi