Chapter 20

Catherine and Philip were agitated as they chatted at the Ford residence. "That Seaworth brat hurt Siri so badly in the past—she'd better not let me catch her, or I'll teach her a lesson!" Catherine snarled. "But… she's a woman, and she did indirectly help Siri. If not for that dumb affinity level, Siri's wish wouldn't have been granted. Can we really hit her?" Philip asked. "…Let's just do it first and take things one step at a time. We can express our gratitude or compensate her for her injuries later. We have to get back at her for what she's done to Siri!" "That makes sense. You're a genius, darling!" Sirius and Ariel sat hand in hand on the couch beside them. They were used to Philip and Catherine's nonsensical thinking and couldn't help laughing at the conversation. It was too bad Maisie's arrival ruined the cheery atmosphere. Maisie followed a maid in, looking uneasy. Her eyes reddened when she saw Sirius, but she held back her tears and said shakily, "You're finally back,