Chapter 49 An Order

“Annie, it’s truly a blessing that Mr. Jennings likes you. Don’t be stubborn now. Come, let Mr. Jennings sit and rest awhile. The dishes will be ready soon.” With that, James enthusiastically scurried to the kitchen to attend to dinner, heading upstairs to check on Sophie did not even cross his mind. “Auntie, you haven’t been bullied, have you?” Now there were only the three of them left in the living room. Myles silently sighed. The only thing he could do to the timid and meek Annie was to slowly teach her. After all, he had the time and interest. Faced with the sudden question, Sharon first froze up, then nodded, then shook her head… “No, no… I… They treated me quite well.” Having witnessed first-hand Myles’ intensity, Sharon did not dare to say she had been treated poorly. She was afraid Myles would get angry again, in which case the feast at Swan Goose Gate would be as good as over. “Hmm. If you’ve been mistreated, do tell us. There is no need to suffer in silence.” Myles w