She was once naïve, after losing the doting love of her parents, she actually became even more dependent on the insincere love of Vincent, completely falling into his trap and finally being devoured beyond recovery.
Stretching out her hand, she forcibly spread Felicia's palm. Both old and new injuries and busted blisters marked her hands.
When Ariana saw this, she scoffed coldly. She hadn't expected that in the eyes of the housekeepers in this grand mansion, Jane seemed to be even more significant than herself, the young lady of the house.
Seeing Ariana's face filled with rage, Felicia, fearful of provoking Gilbert and Georgia on impulse, quickly pulled back her hand, stammering, "It's alright, mistress, it doesn't hurt, the blister has already popped and will heal soon."
Ariana responded coolly, "Sorry, it won't happen again."
"Mistress..."
Felicia, startled by Ariana's icy tone, was trembling slightly. The old Ariana had lived up to her name by being mild-mannered. However, now...
"Don't overthink it. I'll find something to bind your wound first." Ariana turned around to look for a first aid kit.
The next day.
Although there were many servants in the household, Georgia still insisted on getting up early to prepare breakfast for her husband and daughter.
Therefore, Ariana specially woke up early, cooked breakfast with Georgia, and even persuaded Gilbert to allow Jane to continue schooling.
When Jane was summoned downstairs by the servants, she thought Gilbert had finally cooled down. But upon reaching downstairs, she was surprised to see the mother-daughter duo cooking cheerfully together.
However, seeing Gilbert sitting in the dining room reading the newspaper, she felt somewhat apprehensive.
Hearing the footsteps coming downstairs, Ariana looked up at her and said affectionately, "Jane, you're awake. We made meat buns for breakfast today."
Realizing she was the last one to wake up, Jane felt uncomfortable and embarrassedly nodded in acknowledgement.
"What?"
Gilbert and Georgia were both somewhat surprised by Ariana's abrupt suggestion. They had considered this idea for quite some time, but had kept quiet due to fears that Ariana might not be able to accept it.
"Sister, you…" Jane was somewhat incredulous.
After pretending to think for a moment, she said seriously, "I've considered it. Jane and I grew up together, and I have no other siblings. She has been living in our house all these years, which isn't good for her reputation. So why we officially make her family?"
Georgia is very fond of this niece. She was delighted to have her daughter propose the idea first.
Although Gilbert was still angry about yesterday's incident, Jane was the daughter of his good friend and a relative. Naturally, he did not disagree.
Jane was at a loss of words. She couldn't understand what Ariana was trying to do. A day ago, she ruined her reputation then damaged the scarf she made, now, she is suggesting her parents to adopt her. She couldn't decide if this would benefit her or not.
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