Semua Bab The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife: Bab 31

Neil, who was passing by, suddenly paused. He had clearly heard the conversation at the table. His eyes sharpened as he strode toward Danice.“Are you blaming Sister Yvette?” he demanded, appearing at her side. “Who are you to accuse her?”Danice’s confusion vanished. Ah… using another fool as a pawn? What a predictable trick.She turned to Neil, meeting his glare without flinching. “I don’t even know the person you mentioned. How could I blame or suspect anyone I’ve only just met?” Then she glanced at Sophia and added with a faint smile, “You certainly have a creative mind to dream up such scenarios. Ever thought of becoming a writer?”Sophia’s eyes narrowed before she quickly put a wounded expression, as though on the verge of tears. “Oh, I didn’t mean to upset you. Everyone keeps mentioning the First Branch’s absence tonight, and I thought you might feel bad about it. I was only concerned for you.” To anyone watching, it looked as if Danice had bullied her.“Don’t waste your concer