Chapter 53 Lip-syncing

“Ms. Lane, why are you sitting on the floor? You’re fine, aren’t you?” Myles asked in an innocent voice as if he only just realized the situation Sophie was in, and he even took the initiative to extend a hand to her. Though she had a bellyful of anger at first, Sophie’s temper quickly dissipated at the sight of the outstretched hand. She even smiled delightedly as she put her small hand in it. “It’s not your fault, Mr. Jennings. I was careless,” Sophie purred in a sickeningly sweet voice. Her coquettish appearance was reminiscent of ancient brothel ladies. “Sophie, you’ve drunk too much, haven’t you?” Susie chipped in. “Mr. Jennings, could you please carry Sophie back to her room to rest awhile?” Susie understood her daughter the most. Seeing this, she immediately spoke up crisply, her voice sonorous just to let others hear it too. “Very well.” Myles nodded. No one had the authority to force him to do something he was unwilling to do, which meant him doing this… Annie lifted h