Chapter 95

In the height of summer in Norland, Noelle suddenly sneezed for no reason, and a chill crept up her spine. She had the unsettling feeling that someone was watching her with ill intent. That day, a few relatives visited the Spencer residence. They were all from Patrick's side of the family. Noelle rarely had any contact with them, and after Patrick's incident, those people distanced themselves from the Spencers even more. Still, Mary was good-natured and believed that guests should be treated well. She specifically told Noelle to buy some good wine for the occasion. While Mary busied herself in the kitchen, the living room was packed with people. Yet no one lifted a finger to help. As soon as Noelle got home, she set her things down and went straight to the kitchen. The relatives in the living room sat nibbling on snacks, casting sidelong glances at her. One of them remarked, "Noelle was so polite when she was little, but now she doesn't even bother to say hello. If you ask me, Ma