Chapter 266

Lillian quickly shook her head. "Grandma, it's okay. I'm fine, really." If she left now, when would she get another chance? Just three more days until Walter's promise to Leslie reaches its deadline. But what if he doesn't get better by then? A flicker of emotion flashed across Lillian's eyes. "Mrs. Ackerley, I'm just a bit tired today. I'll take a break today and come back tomorrow." "You silly girl." "Really, it's nothing serious. I just need a bit of rest." "Alright then, go rest. If you feel up for it, go out and relax a bit, catch up with friends." Matilda recalled Broderick mentioning he wanted to let Lillian go. She glanced at Felicia-now that she was around, Lillian didn't need to be doing these chores anymore. She was still young. She should be out there seeing the world. Maybe then she'd realize there were other decent guys besides Broderick. The more Matilda thought about it, the more she felt reassured. Smiling at Walter, she said, "You know, maybe it's time we let Lillian