When Aubree returned to the living room, she didn’t see Pippa.

She peered out of the floor-to-ceiling window but failed to see the maid. Her heart performed a somersault. She asked, “Thomas, where is Pippa?”

The butler looked around, seemingly having no idea.

Jennifer answered, “Pippa went upstairs. Shall I call her?”

Aubree’s heart skipped a beat. She strode to the stairs, going upstairs immediately.

Jennifer watched her in surprise.

In the room of the locked door, Alfie and Diana tiptoed to cling their ears to it. They wondered who was behind the door.

“Pippa!”

The sudden voice shocked Pippa. She turned around and met Aubree’s gaze.

Pippa breathed a sigh of relief. “You scared me, Madam Aubree.” “Why are you here?” Aubree walked toward her.

should have been here usually.

asked, “What did you leave there?

door in confusion.

and moved it to this room,” Aubree made a random

the room. “Let's go downstairs, Madam

the latter still

became suspicious, she wouldn't let Pippa

dinner under the dimmed blue

occupied every

steak as the entree, Pippa’s favorite

soup, which was good

dishes were served

the table

seldom spoke with that aloof look, judging from the dishes, Ivan and Jennifer could tell she was glad to have

exchanged a smile with each other

sat next to

dinner went in

they seldom chatted, it was a family tradition to not speak while

night was out. The moon shone brightly

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