Chapter 616



Christine and I had just dropped off Ramona and Victor at the Myers Estate.

Victor was mentally unstable now but was incredibly attached to Ramona. He'd occasionally glance my way, flashing me an innocent smile, but hardly spoke a word.

Every now and then, he'd call me "daughter."

Seeing my mom, he'd cheerfully shout "wife," which only my mom's years of mastering her poker face prevented her from rolling her eyes in response.

Yet, he hadn't sought out Pearl and Dorothy, nor mentioned their names at all.

"Ah, Mrs. Ferguson, welcome back."

As we helped Ramona into the Ferguson Estate, we were greeted by someone who seemed slightly younger than her, but clearly a peer.

Looking after Ramona alone wouldn't be an issue.

But then there was Victor...

I suggested, "Ramona, how about I find someone else to help out? Share the load a bit."

The Myers Estate used to have plenty of staff, each with their specific duties.

Now, thanks to whatever mess Pearl had stirred up, not a single servant was in sight.

"I'll call Zoe over."

insisted. "It's just

"If you won't agree, then come back with me

her best interests at heart, she didn't argue. "Alright, then

"Will do."

during the week. Worrying, especially while pregnant, is the last thing you need. It's

must tell me

"Of course, of course."

that, Christine and

car, Christine seemed hesitant, shaking her

amusing. "What's up

someone cast a spell on

steering wheel. "This whole situation feels so

think

paused for a

thought. "Victor's

l.ne

Even if he was scheming with Pearl, he couldn't fake this convincingly. Besides, Mr. Abdal checked him over, too. His

was brain damage."

"You're right. We could doubt the doctors, but Mr. Abdul is

as I stepped off the elevator, my

knew I had gone to drop off Ramona and Victor and

bother you

bringing you here. Got a date to catch." She was always one for the social scene, something I

smiled. "Take it easy on the

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