“Gemma, please go back inside. I’m okay, I don’t want you to fall ill,” urged Millie.

“T can’t just leave. How can I assist you in this deluge? Mrs. Thomas is genuinely enraged this time. If she refuses you shelter for the entire night, you’ll surely fall sick. Madam, I’m certain that Miss Evans provoked you first, causing you to push her into the lake. I’ve long known that Miss Evans is two-faced. She adopts a gentle, kind demeanor around Mrs. Thomas but reveals her overbearing, fierce side towards us servants. She’s quite a performer.” Gemma expressed empathy.

Moved by Gemma’s trust and audacity, Millie squeezed her hand in appreciation.

“I appreciate your concern, but you must listen to me. Don’t fret over me, return indoors.”

“But what about you?”

“Don’t worry, I have a plan. I’ll leave here right away and seek my friend.” Millie cast a glance at the brightly lit mansion, then redirected her gaze towards the grand entrance amidst the pouring rain.

felt the biting cold. Why should she bear this punishment? Why was she

aside, Millie spun and sprinted towards the

amused by

bolted?! Quite a gutsy

endure such mistreatment? Ah, I recall seeing her earlier, restraining her anger and nearly grinding her teeth to bits. Could she

retorted, “That’s

be so sure. Millie’s pride is not to be underestimated. You know

standing

split the sky, startling Bruce, who instinctively

not going

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