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Carmen was taken aback when she saw Violet. Then she recalled that Carissa and Violet had deceived her, and it left her feeling somewhat disgruntled. Even if their actions were for the sake of the plan, deception was still deception. So, Carmen could only muster the bare minimum of politeness.

“Is there something you need, Ms: Spencer?”

Violet wasn’t one to ignore subtle cues. Seeing that Carmen was probably upset, she asked softly, “Can I come in and talk?”

Carmen stepped aside. “Please go ahead.”

Carmen had just acted on impulse. After all, she knew that if Carissa and Violet hadn’t kept the plan from her, she would definitely have told Henry. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that her own dad would betray her.

The little cabin was modest. It had a tiled roof, and one could see the entire place in one glance. A small

kitchen was outside, while the interior consisted of a small hall and a single room. Sunlight fire to

through the gaps in the crumbling roof, clearly indicating that it was in disrepair. If a heavy rain fall, the place would surely become a pond.

Violet tried her best to ignore the discomfort, but sitting on the rickety old bench in the cramped hall with sunlight streaming down felt awkward. While Carmen went to help her mom, Violet seized the chance to climb onto the roof. If any tiles had simply shifted, she could adjust them. However, as she reached the top, she found many tiles had already broken. Repairs would require buying new ones.

Melanie outside, Violet just jumped down,

doing on the roof?” Carmen

it rains, you’ll be in trouble. And even if it doesn’t rain, the wind will whistle through

know. I’ll find someone to fix

Violet said. She glanced at Melanie, who looked unwell. “Why did you help your mom out? She should just

Ms. Spencer. If it weren’t for you both,

support her. “No need to thank us. Just go lie down.

Violet feared even a simple sneeze might send her

her hand dismissively and took a deep breath. “No, it’s fine. I don’t need treatment.”

have been cast out by the Lester family. That

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to address it directly, Violet said, “Cari–I mean,

also

one who sent the physician over. Whether you want treatment is up to you, but you can tell the

“Help your mom back

for Lady Carissa’s help, but there’s really no

again, but Violet simply steered her inside to

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