Chapter 35

Scarlett ended up eating way too much in an effort not to waste any food. Thankfully, there was gym equipment in the room. She worked out for a long time before finally feeling comfortable again. … The next morning, Scarlett was jolted awake by her phone alarm at 5:30 am. She slowly opened her eyes and turned it off. The room was still pitch black, and the sky outside was only just beginning to brighten. Even so, she quickly freshened up and stepped outside. Originally, she had just wanted to walk around and stretch a little, but she hadn't expected to see Edmund leading the villa's maids in martial arts practice out on the open grounds. Even Jane, who had chatted so warmly with her the day before, was among them. Their moves were sharp, precise, and powerful. Their moves were far more refined than anything Scarlett had ever learned from books. When Edmund noticed her, he immediately finished his form and said warmly, "Ms. Quinn, you're up early." The rest of the maids quic