Chapter 568:

“They were already like this. It wasn’t our doing.”

Kallie remained skeptical. A few mute individuals might be coincidental. Yet, how could every servant in the manor be unable to speak? Where would one find so many mute individuals?

Kallie knew the agony of silence all too well. Her suspicion grew. If she was right, this was the work of Griffin and the elderly man. Despite her revulsion, she masked her emotions. She was, after all, still within their power.

Kallie’s smile was less icy as she mused aloud, “Interesting approach. Effective. Every household has its secrets, doesn’t it? I’m curious if you could recommend similar resources. They might be useful back home.”

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Griffin’s smile lingered, wordless. He gave no sign of offense to her words.

look was devoid of any young man’s vigor. Even a naturally introverted, depressed teenager would show off some vigor. Yet, Griffin was markedly different. His eyes, dark and empty, seemed

emotions effectively, not letting her

Their conversation continued.

another young girl suffer. She argued the girl could simply be assigned more tasks instead of facing extreme measures over a trivial

observed the timid girl with a curious

kindness. I just saw it and felt I had to do so. If this troubles you or the elderly man, I apologize.

Nixon, as our guest, your request is reasonable, and I see no reason to deny it. If I fail, it would displease my grandfather. You wish for the girl to remain, and so she shall.

door, he said, “However, here, kindness may be more of a

lingered ominously on Kallie’s abdomen. Feeling a sudden cold, Kallie instinctively

the door clicking shut behind him. Kallie

girl, tears still marking her cheeks, quickly knelt at

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