S31 129. Strict Rules

“First,” Jeremy raised his finger briefly, “you are not allowed to go into the kitchen. For the dining room, you can enter it only when we are

there.”

Eva’s eyebrows rose. “Why?”

“Even though you are Ava’s sister, you are still a stranger to me. I just met you, so of course I have to be careful. I don’t want someone to put poison in my food.”

Eva snorted quickly. “Does a beautiful face like this have a murderous aura?”

Jeremy blinked stiffly. “I’m always alert. Nowadays, even a mother can kill her own child, let alone someone else?”

Eva shook her head. “I couldn’t possibly do that. What’s in it for me?”

“You are jealous of Ava. You could have intention to harm her. Or perhaps, you hold a grudge against me. I have never sided with y

Eva laughed sarcastically. “I’m not that mean, Mr. Harper.”

“Then you shouldn’t mind the rules.”

“What if I’m hungry and want to eat?” Eva looked for an excuse.

“You can ask the servant to help you get food. And besides that, you can’t go upstairs.”

Eva’s eyes widened. “Why?” Her voice rose.

“I don’t like it when other people invade my privacy. My mother does too. So you should stay away from our bedroom and workspace, as far as possible.”

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Eva snorted. The corners of her lips twitched.

“Are you up to it? If not, I can’t let you stay here.”

“Okay. I won’t enter those places.”

Jeremy nodded. “Second rule, you are not allowed to roam around after curfew.”

“Curfew?”

enters the room to sleep, you are not

deeper. “What if I want a

enough if you don’t use it to water the plants outside the window.”

again. “What kind of rules are those? Are you afraid that I’ll sneak up and strangle you

safe. It’s for your

good?” Eva’s arched eyebrows changed meaning. Even

my late grandfather. Didn’t you hear the news about his death last year?

lowered his tone. The look in

more serious.

from insomnia. So, at night, he liked to walk around, looking at the hanging figures. Why do you think this house looks like an exhibition?

“You mean your grandfather’s

you want to greet Jeremy raised an eyebrow. His voice thinned. him, go ahead and break the rules. But don’t shout because my mother and I

head to hold back laughter. Now she understood why Jeremy had wondered about Eva. To

next rule, you must report your route every time you leave this house.

or the airport? Why don’t you just prepare a boarding pass for

want to accompany Mom here, just do it, Eva. It’s not too much trouble,” Ava said after managing to control her amusement.

Why would

there is any danger around you. That’s also for your own good. And don’t try to lie because that will only make us suspicious,” Jeremy

However, because she didn’t need to

a stiff expression.

You

took a deep breath and continued, “This rule is for the comfort and peace of

Eva’s voice trembled,

“All the residents in this house prioritize etiquette. Therefore, you must

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to relax. “That’s not a problem

don’t mind?”

“Of course.”

everyone here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth

that being nice to Ava could be part of the rules, and she

girlfriend, “do you have anything to

threatening not to give

mine. I don’ want her to touch my things. Not to be arrogant,

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