"Get out!"

"Murray..."

"Didn't you hear me? I said get out!"

Millie bit her lip, shaking all over.

But there wasn't a trace of pity on Murray's face. "And don't you dare step foot in here again without my permission, got it?"

"Why?" Millie looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears. "This bedroom is supposed to be ours, isn't it? Why can't I come in?"

"Ours?" The smirk on his face was nearly cruel. "You think you're worthy?"

Millie swayed, nearly losing her balance.

Murray didn't move to catch her, watching with the detached amusement of a spectator. His mocking gaze seemed to say-keep acting, keep pretending.

"Get out!"

Millie turned and left, utterly defeated.

"Wait..." Murray stopped her.

Millie's eyes sparked with hope.

Murray said, "Take

the master

did Mr. Sherwood not eat again?" asked

want to eat. No matter how much I tried, he just wouldn't. Please take

go

nodded, satisfied, and

the moment she turned away, her

to herself

Murray didn't go out. Instead, at nine o'clock, he had Sadie bring a meal

guest room next door. Hearing

really less than a servant in his

Suddenly, her phone rang.

was her

Millie swiped to answer-

"Hey, Yvette."

you okay?" Yvette's voice was filled

just to ask if someone's

course, I'm

class, couldn't reach you

belly, spoke calmly, "What could

it

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