C532 He Opened His Mouth

The sound of desperate knocking echoed through the hall.

The matriarch remained unmoved. "Save your energy. Instead of wasting time with this display, why not come clean about what you've done?"

Mrs. Ann froze, her head hanging low.

"What's the matter, not talking?" the matriarch chuckled. "Even now, you're protecting your master? Do you think if you keep quiet, I won't find out? Mrs. Ann