Chapter 171

Although the floor was carpeted, Willow’s knees hit the floor with a solid thud all the same. She clenched her teeth and winced from pain. Frank gave her a look of contempt. The sight of a woman on her knees, her dress falling open… he averted his eyes, his expression turning darker. Cindy was startled too, but then chuckled and said, “Look at this child, so well-behaved… but there’s no need for all this! Up you get now, come on!” The elderly woman started to rise from her seat to help Willow up… Willow suddenly noticed that she’d exposed herself, and hurriedly covered it back up. Jasper had warned her not to bend over while wearing this… well, it’s not like she did that on purpose! She flushed red with embarrassment as Cindy helped her up, and led her over to sit beside her. The old lady laid a frail, wrinkled hand over the young woman’s own. “Child,” she gently began, “You and our Jasper… you’re lovers, aren’t you?” Willow blushed even redder from this abrupt inquiry.