Chapter 19

“???” All the maids froze, staring in disbelief. Was Mrs. Thompson seriously kneeling before Summer Knight like she was begging for forgiveness? Some couldn’t help but want to laugh—it was just too absurd—but given Mrs. Thompson’s usual authority, they had to hold it in so hard their faces nearly twitched. “Well, since you realized your mistake and even knelt down to apologize, I’ll be the bigger person and forgive you,”Summer said, lips slightly pouted. Then she added sweetly,“But hitting this pretty sister wasn’t right. You need to apologize to her, too.” “In your dreams!”Mrs. Thompson shot back furiously, her mouth twisting with rage. She tried to get up, but pain shot through her leg every time she moved—no matter how many times she attempted, she just couldn’t stand. “What are you all standing around for? Help me up and take me back!”she snapped at the group of maids who usually followed her lead. Snapping out of it, the group rushed forward and helped her up, half-carrying her aw