Chapter 231

Then, out of nowhere, Max nipped at the palm of my hand and pulled me in closer. "Sleep," he murmured.

With not much choice left, I gave in to sleep.

By the break of dawn, Max had vanished, and my room was locked tight.

Sitting up in bed, I gazed out at the sky, feeling a tad helpless. That's when Helen knocked and announced, "Ms. Claire, Miss Kate has come to visit."

I spun around, surprised. Max, always a mix of sharp words and a soft heart.

Kate stood at the doorway, eyeing my 'cage' with disdain. "Doesn't seem like you're any better off than I am."

I shrugged, turning away. "At least you have your freedom."

Kate crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe with a scoff. "Out with it. Why am I here? You don't seem like you're in the mood for jokes."

"I just wanted someone to humiliate, to keep the loneliness at bay," I replied with a smirk.

temper flared instantly. "What's that supposed

the servants, trying to

unfazed, except for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire, didn't you invite

I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment." Helen sighed, reluctantly

your little kidnapping stunt. I have enough evidence to send you to jail," I threatened effectively,

rather warm in here, and I reckon

you know I'm on my period today, making

knew her too well, always aware of how she acted out in front of Claude, especially about her

I wouldn't do my homework if I wanted to torment you? Helen, why

to fetch the ice, and I promptly shut the door behind

yelled, "Claire Floyd, are you out of

just putting on a

ask for help?" she

That's a fact," I

silent,

about those pregnant ladies showing up as burnt corpses

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you, but I couldn't

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