Chapter 683

Jane had already run close by this point. Hearing Ariana's words, a pang of discomfort twisted in her chest. She never imagined Abigail had deliberately messed up her performance just to avoid going to her house. That meant Abigail had taken this beating because of her. A twinge of guilt pricked at her heart. Her tiny feet pattered rapidly as she dashed right up to Abigail, tilting her small face upward with a fierce frown. She glared at Ariana and snapped, "Stop hitting Sister Abigail!" Ariana's expression, which had been icy with disgust, instantly softened the moment she recognized Jane. "Oh, Jane, you're here! Auntie wasn’t hitting Abigail I was just teaching her how to act. Right, Abigail?" Jane didn’t even glance at Abigail. She had seen everything with her own eyes whether Ariana was "teaching" or striking her was painfully clear. But now wasn’t the time to expose the truth. Just then, Abigail behind her gave a small nod and mumbled obediently, "Yes... Mom was teaching me. I di