~ Twenty-Two - Season IV ~

Once we arrived at the door of the dining hall, Elizabeth stood before me.

She fixed my appearance and said, “Now, remember, you have to be reasonable with your actions. If Benjamin is playing some sort of game, pretend that you know nothing.” Elizabeth took one last look at me before she added, “Play along.”

I nodded, my lips pressed in a firm line.

Elizabeth returned to my side and the doors were opened as soon as we were announced.

The brightness of the room greeted our sights as we entered. In the middle of the room, James and Mother stood in front of Benjamin. He was bandaged around his head and arm. Minor bruises and cuts were scattered all over his face.

I should feel guilty because of what I did to him. But, I couldn’t feel the shame. It brought me happiness to see him in such a state.

He deserved it.

Mother stopped Elizabeth and I before we could proceed any further. “Have you calmed down?” she asked me as she reached us.

“Be assured, Mother,” Elizabeth said, “We alrea