Chapter 222

Bella just felt weird and awkward, as if a million little ants were crawling along her ankles and up her calves. This belated tenderness was sour, like expired milk. Bella took out her phone and called Steven. “Steve, I’m at Tideview Manor in Savrow. Come and pick me up now.” “What?!” Steven was shocked. “Why are you there?!” “Sigh, it’s a long story. Come here first. I’ll tell you about it later.” After hanging up the phone, Bella walked straight upstairs. She did not want to stay in this house for too long, so she wanted to pack up her costumes and leave as soon as Steven arrived. The room she used to stay in was not too far from Carrie’s room. She asked the servant about Carrie’s whereabouts and thought of going over to see her. As soon as Bella walked to the door of Carrie’s room, she heard Bethany’s shrill voice coming from inside. “You little bitch! What on earth did you and Mr. Hoffman do at Grandpa’s birthday party that day?! Tell me now!” “Nothing… Really…” Carrie’s