Dawn had broken by the time Violet regained consciousness. She felt like a discarded rag, tossed aside when Lucius finished with it. He left without giving her a second glance.Only when the sun had fully risen did she carefully rise, laboriously moving her battered body towards the bathroom. The br

Violet had gleaned some insights from George earlier, but Naomi's detailed account provided a fuller picture.She was stunned. She admired Lucius's tolerance, but she questioned herself if this was the same man she knew. Lucius had shown no such mercy toward her, seemingly determined to make her suf

The dogs became agitated at the presence of a stranger.As Violet entered the dog mill with closed eyes, the dogs went wild, crashing around.She lost her footing and was knocked to the ground, with one of the dogs stepping harshly on the back of her hand.Terrified, she yelled loudly and raced towa

Yet George, gathering his courage, persuaded him, "Master Lucius, will you continue to visit Ms. Agatha? You can't keep going to her."Lucius's downcast gaze snapped up sharply at George.George's sudden bravery faded slowly, and he no longer dared to say anything else. He retreated quietly, wiping

She feared leaving the safety of the cold shower. With so many male servants in the house, any interaction could spark the uncontrollable desire burning within her. She desperately wanted to avoid that, choosing instead to endure the icy water.Lucius misinterpreted her behavior, and mocked, "Outwar