All the maids froze, stunned into silence. Mrs. Whitmore—usually stern and tyrannical—was actually kneeling before Aria Vale as if begging for forgiveness. Some maids nearly burst into laughter at the absurdity, but they swallowed it back out of instinctive fear of the woman’s authority. “Well, since you realized your mistake and even knelt down to apologize, I’ll forgive you,” Aria said, lips slightly pouting. Then she added sweetly, “But hitting this pretty sister wasn’t right. You need to apologize to her too.” “In your dreams!” Mrs. Whitmore snapped, fury twisting her features. She tried to stand, but pain shot up her leg each time she moved. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get up. “What are you all standing there for? Help me up and take me back!” she barked. The maids snapped into motion, rushing to haul her to her feet. Even as they carried her away, she glared venomously at Aria. “You little fool. This isn’t over!” Aria’s eyes turned cold. Mrs. Whitmore clearly
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