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?”

you

deeper. “What if I want a drink?”

should be enough if you don’t use it to water the plants outside the

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

It’s

eyebrows changed

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

look in

more serious.

suffered from insomnia. So, at night, he liked to walk around, looking at the hanging figures. Why do you

turned horrified. “You mean your grandfather’s spirit is still in this house?”

the rules.

back laughter. Now she understood why

you agree with the second rule. The next rule, you must report your route every time you leave this house. And every time you

Why don’t you just

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

privacy. Why would report my route to anyone

That’s also for your own good. And don’t try to lie because that will only make

annoyance. However, because she didn’t need

a stiff expression. “Good. Next-”

there anything else? You want to make laws?”

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

Eva’s voice trembled,

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

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relax. “That’s not

you don’t

“Of course.”

slightly. “Okay. That means you have to respect everyone here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth or make bad comments

didn’t think that being nice to Ava could be part of the rules, and

suddenly glanced at his girlfriend, “do you

to give difficult

touch my things.

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