Chapter 58:

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Georgia had always been a favored servant under Shelia's care, rarely facing any real hardships. Now, covered in manure, she trembled in disgust, voicing her complaints about the nauseating stench.

Shelia regarded her coldly, her expression hardening as she saw the scruffy state of Georgia marring an otherwise immaculate setting. Alicia's half-smile only increased Shelia's irritation, and she silently cursed Alicia's manipulative ways.

Standing up, Georgia headed into the living room to clean up. Alicia, feeling surprised, asked, “Georgia, where are you going?”

“To take a shower, of course,” Georgia replied.

“Isn't your room just past the living room?” Alicia reminded her, pretending to be helpful. “And Mrs. Yates is there. Aren’t you bringing the smell with you?” she added, causing Georgia to stop and look at Shelia. Shelia's displeasure was palpable from a distance.

Shelia's annoyance was evident, a mixture of disdain and frustration at Georgia's mishap. Georgia had failed to teach Alicia a lesson and had instead fallen flat on her face.

Alice subtly suggested, "Why don't you wash yourself in the fountain? It might lessen the stench a little."

Seeing the logic in Alice's suggestion, Georgia headed toward the fountain without further thought. Alice followed her, offering, "Let me help you."

“You should help. This mess is your doing. Then you can help me clean up,” Georgia replied, used to giving Alice orders.

Alice without protest.

As Georgia began to wash, the fish in the pond were repelled by the filth, and swam away. The tension was palpable, but the calm was short-lived when Georgia confronted Alicia.

"You called me on purpose, didn't you?"

face a mask of innocence. “Georgia, how can you say

claim you were picking flowers? That's a flimsy excuse. You staged a fall near two piles of dog poop to lure me there,

hurt my ankle, I never called you.

Georgia faltered, struggling for words, before bursting out, “Why

up on the floor!” Georgia's voice was tinged with anger. Alicia's eyes widened in

me. Why would I just stand there? Do

become increasingly bold. In the past,

anger, Alicia gave her a sly smile. "Relax, Georgia. It's just a bit of dog dirt.

pointed towards the pond. “Let's get you

moment Alicia's hand touched the water, she spent. Before Georgia could react, Alicia grabbed her arm and threw

nearly 40, Georgia's lack of agility and inability to swim sent her into a panic. She thrashed around in the water, struggling

concern, called out, "Are you all right,

with her arms crossed, watching

that they managed to pull Georgia

ran to shore, still screaming for help. “Help, Mrs.

“Stop

Shelia's harsh response, Georgia regained her composure, wiped her face and shivered. “Mrs. Yates, I can't swim! “I almost

“That little pond almost drowned you? Why didn’t

a panic,

stopped when she saw Alice standing calmly in the water, which barely

Georgia was speechless.

Someone chuckled from behind.

turned around, her anger rising. “Is

short distance away, Caden had been watching the whole spectacle, amused by

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