Chapter 142: Targeting Her

Their voices faded further away, and Catherine couldn't hear Curtis's response. She lay on the ground, feeling increasingly anxious. Now that they had both gone to the backyard and found out about these things, what about herself? Would she have to lie here all day? Wasn't anyone coming to check on her or the steward? People didn't just wander around every day? Why hadn't she seen anyone yet? Because I feel like I've been forgotten here, she thought anxiously, feeling time slipping away with each passing moment. No one had come to find her, and she knew it was Juliet's plan. The sky was gradually darkening, but still, no one came to find her. Catherine's heart sank even further. Just then, she heard footsteps, and her heart leaped with excitement. Finally, someone was coming to find her. Of course, she didn't know Juliet's drug would be so effective. It had been several hours, and she still couldn't control her body at all. "Are you the surprise Juliet prepared for me? But