Chapter 499

　　Tabitha's POV 　　I was having a meal, but I didn't know what was going on. I was actually very hungry, but I had been feeling restless since just now. 　　The spoon I picked up slipped from my hand and shattered on the floor with a crash. 　　As I instinctively bent down to pick up the pieces, Andrea spoke up, "Don't worry about it. Let the servant handle it." 　　Before Andrea could finish speaking, my finger was cut by a piece of porcelain, and blood began to drip onto the white shards. 　　"Stop it quickly," Andrea said, casually signaling for the servant to come over and bandage my finger. 　　I stared at the blood, somewhat lost in thought. "How long has Derek been gone?" 　　"Don't worry. He'll be back soon." Andrea reassured me as the phone on the table rang. 　　"I'll take a call." Andrea released me and answered the phone. 　　I didn't know what was said on the other end of the phone, but Andrea, who was usually composed, changed her expression, and even abruptly stood up. 　　"Got it. I'll se