Chapter 300

A few minutes later, everyone was seated. Other than Janine, whose face remained mild, Steven, Charles, and Harvey all wore cold and stoic expressions. Skylar appeared calm and unruffled, showing no sign of discomfort. Only Maisy seemed genuinely aggrieved, her eyes red. Once everyone was settled, she stood up. "Sorry, Skylar," Maisy bowed her head deeply. "I was wrong before. During my time with the Williamses, I was unkind to you. I thought you would take away everything that belonged to me. "I was so scared of losing, especially since I've always had an easy life. That's why when Mom asked me to come back, I refused. This environment wasn't what I was used to. "Skylar, it was all my fault. Please forgive me. Mom, Steven, Charles, and Harvey, can you all forgive me too? I promise I've changed." Maisy took on a very humble posture, looking pitiful and making people feel sorry for her. Playing the innocent victim was an art in itself, and Maisy had mastered it well. She could be