Chapter 20

Maya and Shelly were in similar states of disarray. Their hair and clothes were a mess, and there were marks

left behind by the spatula Mia had used.

“Mrs. Barrett will stand up for me!” Maya shrieked.

“But you’re in the Barrett residence right now, and Grandma Laura is the one who has the final say. Do you think she’ll believe you guys or me?

“I’m warning you two. Don’t try to mess with me, or you won’t be getting off so easily next time,” Mia growled.

Shelly gulped with a look of despair. She knew Mia was right. Laura would definitely believe Mia, that bitch!

After saying her piece, Mia walked out of the kitchen.

Maya and Shelly crumpled to the floor. They were forced to suffer such treatment without being able to get

even.

Gritting her teeth, Maya fumed, “I won’t be forgetting this! Just you wait!”

All this while, Timothy had been standing in a corner outside the kitchen. He had witnessed everything.

Timothy stared after Mia’s retreating figure. He didn’t expect

being outnumbered and

Barrett, what just happened proves that Ms. Lane

Ms. Lane tries

bother. As long as Maya has a functioning brain, she won’t

before leaving.

living

the dining room and took their seats, but

turned to the side and said to one of the Barretts’ household staff, “Martha, get that brat in here. It’s time for dinner. Why isn’t he here in the dining room? Where has he gone

served Laura a bowl of soup. “Have some soup, Grandma. It’s such a shame that I spilled the soup

making for you.”

came to dinner. In fact, she figured he was busy consoling that pretentious

What matters is your hand. What if

Mia feel a bit guilty. She set down her

+15 BONUS

up and asked, “What

surgery.” Timothy said as he came into the

beside Mia and sat down. His arm bumped against her

“surgery”, she looked at Timothy. He

he cut her

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