"Dennis is your biological brother, not a stranger!" Cassandra corrected Joan.In her heart, she still held a trace of hope—perhaps Joan would love Dennis the way they did."I don't have a brother. I'm the only daughter of the Hill family!"Taking advantage of the servant's moment of inattention, Joan kicked hard at the servant's knee.The servant cried out in pain and loosened her grip.Joan lunged toward Cassandra, trying to grab her.Cassandra was startled and staggered backward.Her foot caught on the threshold. She fell hard, striking the back of her head on the ground, and immediately lost consciousness."Madam!"Mrs. Higgins's face went deathly pale. She quickly called for the driver.After helping Cassandra into the car, she looked at Joan helplessly and urged, "Miss, if the master comes back, it'll be over. You should leave now."A perfectly good family had been reduced to this.Joan stood frozen in place, staring at the blood on the floor, her hands and feet turni
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